Famous Hauntings
Hotel in Colorado known for its ghostly residents and inspired Stephen King's novel.
What is The Stanley Hotel
This candy, traditionally shaped like a triangle, is known for its distinct orange and white color and is a Halloween favorite.
What are candy corn?
This animal is commonly believed to bring bad luck when it crosses your path.
What is a black cat?
This costume, inspired by the 1897 Bram Stoker novel, is often accompanied by fangs and a widow’s peak.
What is a vampire?
This infamous legend tells of a spirit who appears in mirrors, believed to summon a dark entity when called upon.
What is Bloody Mary?
This infamous hotel in California is said to be haunted by the spirits of former guests, including a tragic young woman who died under mysterious circumstances in the water tank.
What is the Cecil Hotel?
Often favored during Halloween, this chocolate bar features a mix of peanuts and caramel.
What is a Snickers?
According to superstition, if you spill salt, you should do this to ward off bad luck.
What is throw a pinch over your left shoulder?
Associated with bringing death, this cloaked figure dates back to medieval Europe and is often portrayed with a scythe.
Who is the Grim Reaper?
This American ghost story features a woman in white who searches for her lost children along highways and roads.
Who is La Llorona?
This notorious Pennsylvania prison is said to be haunted by the spirits of former inmates, including a ghost known as "the Whispering Ghost."
What is Eastern State Penitentiary?
This marshmallow treat is often shaped like ghosts and is a seasonal favorite sold during Halloween.
What are Peeps?
Breaking this household item is believed to bring seven years of bad luck.
What is a mirror?
In ancient times, people believed that wearing this costume would confuse spirits that roamed the earth during Samhain.
What is a ghost?
Known as "The Headless Horseman," this character is a ghostly figure from Washington Irving's story who haunts a sleepy village.
Who is Ichabod Crane?
Declared a National Historic Landmark, this American house is infamous for its ghostly encounters and trial history.
What is the Whaley House?
Known for its chewy texture and assortment of fruit flavors, this popular Halloween candy is often found in trick-or-treat bags.
What are Tootsie Rolls?
In some cultures, it is believed that whistling indoors invites these unwanted entities.
What are evil spirits?
This Halloween costume is inspired by the undead creatures from Haitian folklore that are reanimated to serve a dark master.
What is a Zombie?
This haunting tale involves a phantom coach that appears on stormy nights, said to be driven by a ghostly figure seeking lost souls.
What is the Ghostly Coach (or the Headless Coachman)?
Reputedly haunted by the spirits of soldiers from the Civil War, this historic battlefield is located in Virginia.
What is Gettysburg National Military Park?
This decadent treat, originating from New Orleans, is a rich confection made from cream, butter, and sugar, often shaped like a pumpkin and enjoyed during Halloween.
What is a praline?
In ancient Rome, it was believed that if this happens during a wedding, it would bring misfortune to the couple. *DOUBLE CANDY*
What is a bird flying into the ceremony?
This costume is inspired by a figure from Norse mythology, often depicted with a horned helmet and wielding a battle axe, representing a fierce warrior from the afterlife.
What is a Valkyrie?
This tragic legend tells of a woman who roams the grounds of a historic estate, searching for her lost love who died in a tragic accident.
Who is the White Lady of the Estate?