Halloween History
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
By hiding their shoes in the walls
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage
Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore star in what movie about the afterlife?
"Ghost"
What year did Charles M. Schulz's classic Halloween TV special, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"?
1966
What's another name for a lycanthrope?
A Werewolf
Who wrote the 1818 classic book "Frankenstein"?
Mary Shelley
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
Edward Cullen is a vampire in what popular movie and book series?
"Twilight"
Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, located?
In Romania
What do you call a group of witches?
A Coven
What is having a fear of Halloween called?
Samhainophobia
Which Halloween candy was originally referred to as “chicken feed"?
Candy corn
What's the top grossing horror movie of all time?
The 2017 Stephen King movie "It"
Where does the quote “Double, double toil and trouble” come from?
William Shakespeare's “Macbeth”
When was the song "Monster Mash" released?
1962
Why do we trick or treat?
Trick-or-treating is thought to have began as a way for homeowners to reward pranksters for not vandalizing their home on Halloween
How much candy does the average American consume each year?
Roughly 8 pounds,
How long did it take to make the movie “A Nightmare Before Christmas"?
Three years
What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
Pumpkin
Which film inspired Michael Jackson to collaborate with director John Landis on the “Thriller” video?
“An American Werewolf in London"
What historic weather event occurred on Halloween in 1991?
The "Halloween Blizzard" of 1991
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, how many potential stops for trick-or-treaters were there in 2020?
126.8 million
What actor and talk show host auditioned for a role in “Poltergeist” but ended up in “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” instead?
Drew Barrymore
When selling a house, is the homeowner obligated to disclose that it's haunted?
No
Who wrote the “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”?
Washington Irving