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What does the word “hallow” mean?

Holy or saint 

100

Where did Halloween originate from?

Ireland

100

The practice of "souling," where the poor would go door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for pastries, was a precursor to what modern tradition?


trick or treating

100

In the 1978 film Halloween, what is the name of the masked villain?

Micheal myers

100

What is the most popular costume for adults?(Hint:Hocus)

Witch

200

Based on sales what is the #1 Halloween candy?

Skittles

200

The name "Halloween" is a shortened version of what phrase?

All hallows Eve

200

Did people originally wear costumes to ward off or confuse spirits? 

YES

200
  • What is the name of the serial killer in the Scream franchise? 

Ghostface 

200

Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?

Illinois 

300

From bottom to top what colors are a piece of candy corn?

Yellow orange white 

300

What vegetable was used for the first jack-o'-lanterns before Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America and discovered pumpkins?

Turnips

300

What fear is the name Samhainophobia for?

The fear of Halloween 

300

In the movie Hocus Pocus, what are the names of the three Sanderson sisters?


Winifred, Mary, and Sarah.

300

How many bones does the average adult human have?

206

400

Which Us city holds the biggest Halloween parade ?

NYC

400

In which country is the town of Transylvania located?

Romania

400

What does it supposedly mean if you see a spider on Halloween?

It is believed to be a loved one watching over you.

400

What is the name of the doll from The Conjuring?


Annabelle 

400

What is a group of witches called?

A coven 

500

In medieval Europe owls were thought to be what?

witches

500

What does the German word "Poltergeist" literally translate to?

Noisy ghost

500

What two colors are traditionally associated with Halloween, and what do they represent?


Black, for death and darkness, and orange, for the autumn harvest.

500
  • Who is the character who plays Wednesday Addams in the recent Netflix series?  

Jenna Ortega 

500

Are pumpkins a fruit or vegetable?

They are technically a fruit not a vegetable