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Where was Hocus Pocus filmed?
Salem
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What type of vegetable is disliked by vampires and is used to frighten them away?
Garlic
What was the top Halloween costume in 2023?
Barbie
What is the name of the hotel in Stephen King's “The Shining”?
The Overlook Hotel
What decade did the Salem Witch Trials start?
1692
Why are the Halloween colors orange and black?
Orange is for pumpkins and harvest, and black represents night, death or darkness
Which US State produces the most candy in the US?
California
The Conjuring is based on the real-life case files of paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, who lived where?
Trick-or-treating has been around for a long time, with versions existing since medieval times. Originally, it was called ____?
“Guising” or “Souling.”
Which U.S. city hosts the world’s largest Halloween parade?
New York City, for the annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade
Halloween falls on a Full Moon every ___ years.
19
Before pumpkins, which root vegetable did the Irish and Scottish carve on Halloween?
Turnips
Candy corn has been around since the 1800's, but what decade did it become popular?
1950's
American consumers spent $___ on Halloween in 2023?
$12.2 Billion
What did early New Englanders hide in their walls to protect their homes from evil spirits?
Shoes
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
Your future husband or wife
It’s illegal to dress like a nun or priest for Halloween in which US state?
Alabama