Spooky
What is Samhainophobia?
The fear of Halloween
In the correct spelling of the Halloween, where is the apostrophe placed?
Between the two e’s (Hallowe’en)
What is the title of a witch’s pet cat or toad?
A familiar
Transylvania is a region in which country?
Romania
What is a male witch called?
A warlock
‘Guising’ is the Scottish and Irish equivalent of which Halloween tradition?
Trick or Treating
Which traditional Halloween game has its origins in a Roman harvest festival that honored the goddess of fruit trees, Pamona?
Bobbing for Apples
How many colors are there in a regular bag of m&m's and what are they?
6 - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and brown
The day before Halloween is known as what?
Mischief Night
In terms of parties held in the USA, Halloween is third. What two days have more parties than Halloween?
New Year's Eve and the Super Bowl
Where is the house they filmed Hocus Pocus at?
Salem
What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
It
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
What is the significance of seeing a spider on Halloween?
It is thought to be the spirit of a loved one watching over the person who finds the spider.
What is Utah's most popular candy for 2021?
Tootsie Pop
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Which Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?
All Saints (Hallows) Day
What is Dracula's real name?
Vlad the Impaler
Who wrote Dracular?
Bram Stoker
How did the Headless Horseman lose his head?
He was decapitated by an American cannonball, and the shattered remains of his head were left on the battlefield while his comrades hastily carried his body away.
What horror movie was the first to ever show a toilet on screen?
Physco
According to superstition, if you look into the mirror at midnight on Halloween, what do you see?
What was originally used as Jack-o-lanterns?
Turnips. Originating in Ireland, people would hollow out turnips and place a lump of coal in it as a type of lantern and set it at their door as a guide for poor "Jack." Jack, legend has it, tricked the devil and wasn't allowed into heaven or hell, so he was cursed to wander the earth forever in the in-between. The Irish then brought this tradition to America and found that pumpkins were a far better alternative to the turnip, thus instilling an American fall tradition.
Why did people start dressing up in Halloween costumes?
It was once believed that at the end of October, ghosts and demons would be able to walk the Earth again. To protect themselves, Many Europeans, including the Celtics,people would dress up as the spirits to blend in and to repel spirits
Why are black cats associated with halloween (and bad luck)?
The Puritans associated black cats with witchcraft, leading to the onyx-colored felines’ association with Halloween. In many other cultures, black cats are actually signs of good luck and are revered!