General
The word "Halloween" is shortened from this phrase, referring to the evening before All Saint's Day
What is All Hallow's Eve
In Hocus Pocus, the Sanderson Sisters are accidentally resurrected after this object is accidentally lit
What is the Black Flame Candle
Served at Thanksgiving, this tart berry is one of the major commercial fruits native to North America
What is a cranberry
Munich hosts this massive autumn festival which begins in September
What is Oktoberfest
In folklore, witches famously use this household object as their mode of transportation
What is a broomstick
This famous illusionist and escape artist died on Halloween in 1926
Who is Harry Houdini
Michael Keaton plays this chaotic character who's name shouldn't be said three times
Who is Beetlejuice
These four spices make up the famous pumpkin spice fall flavoring
What is cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves
Salem, famous for the witch trials in 1692, is located in this state
What is Massachusetts
Humans transform to this legendary creature during a full moon
What is a werewolf
Candy Corn was originally sold under this farm-inspired name when it was first produced in the 19th century
What is Chicken Feed
In It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, this character spends Halloween waiting in the pumpkin patch
Who is Linus
This nut found in a classic fall pie is technically the seed of a hickory tree
What is a pecan
In a typical fall season this state reaches peak fall foliage in early October, before Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island
What is Vermont
According to legend, saying this woman's name three times while looking in a mirror causes her ghost to appear
Who is Bloody Mary
The original name for the Halloween tradition of trick or treating
What is souling
In Practical Magic, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman play sisters with this last name
What is Owens
Canned 'pumpkin; often contains varieties of this pumpkin relative known for sweeter flesh and smoother texture
What is winter squash
This state grows more pumpkins than any other in the US (and is also home to one of our hub offices)
What is Illinois
This female ghost from Irish folklore is known for a mournful wail
What is a banshee
Before pumpkins became popular, people in Ireland commonly carved these into jack-o-lanterns
What are turnips
This Tim Burton Movie starring Johnny Depp reimagines the Headless Horseman story
What is Sleepy Hollow
This French term describes the process for turning the starch in roasted squash a golden
What is the Maillard reaction
This Canadian province is particularly famous for brilliant fall foliage along the Laurentian Mountains
What is Quebec
This mischievous type of ghost gets it's name from the German phrase meaning 'noisy spirit'
What is a poltergeist