History
Jack-O-Lanterns were originally made from what vegetable?
Turnip
Which Candy is this?
(https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yBJATXbEKCUJLtftr7UKbB-fUGXOQk4OxHfcdQ0rA4M/edit?usp=sharing)
Twix
What mask was used for the Halloween movie?
William Shatner
Black cats are bad luck
MYTH! They're freaking adorable!
When was Halloween popularized in America?
19th Century
What is the most hated Halloween Candy?
Candy Corn.
(According to a survey of over 40,000 Candy Store’s customers and reports from 12 additional media sources.)
This horror movie director was coined as the “grandfather of Zombie movies”
George A. Romero
Chances are, your Halloween candy isn't being poisoned.
TRUTH! There are only 2 recorded cases of poisoned Halloween candy
The name “Halloween” was taken from another holiday celebrated by what religion?
Catholicism
Most Popular Candy to receive on Halloween
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
(According to a survey of over 40,000 Candy Store’s customers and reports from 12 additional media sources)
Which Alfred Hitchcock movie was inspired by real life serial killer Ed Gein?
Psycho
Halloween is an American holiday
MYTH! It’s originally Celtic and is celebrated around the world!
This country is said to be the birthplace of Halloween
Ireland
What do the 2 M’s in M&Ms stand for?
Mars and Murrie
The old school movie Nosferatu translates to what in english?
Vampire
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a Halloween story
MYTH! The holiday is never mentioned in the story and Halloween was not very popular yet in America when it was written
Don't Fear The Reaper (Blue Oyster Cult)
Modern day dressing up and trick-or-treating is based off of *this* ancient Celtic festival
Samhain
This Candy's name comes from the German word for Peppermint
Pez (PfeffErminZ)
What was the first ever zombie movie?
White Zombie directed by Victor Halperin in 1932
Halloween is not celebrated in France
Truth! The French think Halloween is "too American".
It's Almost Halloween (Panic! At The Disco)