Traditions and Trivia
Treats
Costumes and Activities
TV, Movies, Media and Entertainment
Monsters
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If you have an extreme fear of Halloween then you probably have this phobia.
Samhainophobia, which is an abnormal and constant fear of Halloween. This word comes from the name "Samhain" which is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year.
100
The number of colors in a normal bag of M&Ms candy.
Six. The colors in a regular bag of M&Ms are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and brown. In 1995, consumers were asked to vote on what color they wanted to replace the original tan M&Ms. Blue won and was introduced later that same year.
100
This creepy balloon carrying character was the most Googled Halloween costume of 2019.
It/Pennywise.
100
This "Pumpkin King" is the main protagonist in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Jack Skellington.
100
This character is from the iconic 'Halloween' movie.
Michael Myers.
200
This is when you'll see the next full moon on Halloween.
2020. The previous Halloween with a full moon was back in 2001 and after this year, you'll have to wait another 19 years to see another full moon on Halloween night in 2039.
200
This candy was the first wrapped penny candy in America.
Tootsie Roll, which was created by Leo Hirschfield in 1907. This lightly cocoa flavored candy was the first mass produced individually wrapped penny candy in America.
200
It is illegal in this state to dress up as a nun or a priest on Halloween.
Alabama. According to the law Section 13A-14-4:
"Fraudulently pretending to be clergyman.
Whoever, being in a public place, fraudulently pretends by garb or outward array to be a minister of any religion, or nun, priest, rabbi or other member of the clergy, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Acts 1965, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 273, p. 381; Code 1975, §13-4-99.)"
200
In "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", Linus mistakes this canine friend for the Great Pumpkin.
Snoopy.
200
The song "Monster Mash" first reached #1 on the Hot 100 in this year.
1962. Bobby "Boris" Pickett reached #1 on the Hot 100 in 1962 just before Halloween and later recharted in 1973 — but this time in August.
300
The tradition of trick or treating began in America during this century.
The American tradition of trick or treating dates back to the early 20th century (1920s) but in Europe, as early as the 16th century people were known to go from door to door on Halloween night asking for food, reciting verses, wearing costumes, and warning of curses if they didn't get a warm welcome.
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This US City throws the biggest Halloween Parade.
New York City. It draws more than 2 million spectators and includes thousands participants, but it started out as a simple idea from Greenwich Village resident (and puppeteer!) Ralph Lee — a walk from house to house for his children and their friends. When the local theatre got wind of it, they turned it into a bigger event — and it's gotten bigger (and more theatrical) every year since.
300
Carrie posses this supernatural power in Stephen King's novel of the same title.
Telekinesis - she can move objects with her psychic ability
300
This is another word for "werewolf".
Lycanthrope. Traces back through Latin to a Greek combination of "lyk-" (from lykos, meaning "wolf") and "anthropos" (meaning "man").
400
This vegetable was originally used as the first Jack-o'-Lanterns.
Turnips.
400
This war halted trick-or-treating.
World War II.
Sugar rationing during World War II halted trick-or-treating.
After the rationing ended, the tradition grew into what we're familiar with today. Candy companies started launching advertising campaigns to capitalize on the ritual.
400
American consumers spent this amount on Halloween in 2019.
$2.6 billion
400
This is the original title of Disney's 'Hocus Pocus'.
Halloween House. The original title Disney's Halloween House also went along with a much darker and scarier script.
400
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill reportedly saw the ghost of this former US President in the White House.
Abraham Lincoln. When he was a guest staying at The White House, Churchill was done with a long bath and walking back to his adjoining room, naked with only his cigar, when he saw Lincoln sitting by the fireplace. Churchill said, "Good evening, Mr. President. You seem to have me at a disadvantage." To which, Mr. Lincoln apparently only smiled and disappeared.
500
This pantry staple is sprinkled on your doorstep if you want to keep evil spirts out of your house on Halloween night.
Salt. We all saw Alison wield a container of salt like a weapon to ward off the Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus and it seemed to do the trick...for a while. But outside of Disney movies, according to tradition, sprinkling salt in a room or around an area can ward off evil spirits that may try to harm you. A buddhist tradition would have you throw salt over your shoulder to do the same thing. Either way, a pinch of salt is a small price to pay for a little safety from spirits on Halloween...or any night.
500
This was the original name of candy corn.
Chicken feed. The Goelitz Confectionery Company sold boxes with a rooster on the front in order to appeal to America's agricultural roots, according to National Geographic. The sugary recipe has gone largely unchanged since the 1880s.
500
This childhood toy is banned in Hollywood on Halloween.
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Stay away from Hollywood and Hollywood Boulevard specifically, if you plan on using silly string on Halloween night. A ban on the messy toy went into effect in 2004, due to complaints from business owners, but expect to shell out $1,000 fine if caught with a can in your hand or string in your hair.
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This famous magician died on Halloween in 1926.
Harry Houdini.
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This type of transport is preferred by witches.
Broom.