Autumn Trivia
Another name for a carved pumpkin, tied to the Irish myth of “Stingy Jack"
What is a jack-o-lantern?
Central European folklore prescribes this herb to keep vampires away
What is garlic?
This classic yellow, orange and white Halloween candy is triangular shape
What is candy corn?
The name of the serial killer doll from the 1988 film "Child's Play"
Who is Chucky?
Starbucks top seller this time of year
What is pumpkin spiced latte?
A German festival held this time of year, featuring an abundance of beer drinking
What is Oktoberfest?
Mary Shelley is best know for authoring this novel, which carries the surname of its protagonist (not his creature)
What is Frankenstein?
This candy bar caused quite a ruckus when it was found floating in a pool in the 1980 film "Caddyshack"
What is a Baby Ruth?
"If there's somethin' strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call?"
Who are the Ghostbusters?
Despite its name, this muddled whiskey drink never goes out of style
What is an Old Fashioned?
This king of butterflies will migrate to Mexico this time of year to avoid the cold winter in the US
What is the Monarch Butterfly?
Another name for a group or gathering of witches
What is a coven?
Elliott used these candies to lure an alien out of the woods in the 1982 film "E.T."
What are Reese's Pieces?
This fictional serial killer has a gloved hand with razors and attacks his victims in their dreams
Who is Freddy Krueger?
This tomato juice based alcoholic beverage shares its name with the notorious moniker Queen Mary I received after her bloody reign in the 16th century
What is a Bloody Mary?
Canada celebrates this holiday in October, while the US celebrates a similar holiday by the same name in late November
What is Thanksgiving?
This fictional, undead, centuries-old vampire gained his name from a 15th century ruler known best for a reign of bloodshed, also known as Vlad the Impaler
Who is Count Dracula?
This candy's jingle starts with "Give me a break"
What is Kit-Kat?
This 1986 film stared a carnivorous plant, famous for saying "Feed me Seymour"
What is Little Shop of Horrors?
Unlike apple juice, this fall favorite is a seasonal beverage because it does not go through filtration and pasteurization.
What is apple cider?
Unlike evergreen trees, most of this type of tree lose their leaves by winter
What is deciduous?
This country is said to be the origin of Halloween, due to its ancient Celtic festival that involved wearing costumes to ward off ghosts
What is Ireland?
Frequently regarded as the #1 selling Halloween candy
What are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
Gomez, Pugsley and Uncle Fester, are all members of this family
Who are The Addams Family?
A cocktail containing whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters goes by the same name of this New York City borough
What is Manhattan?