Halloween
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Who was the first actor to play Wolf Man?
Lon Chaney
Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability?
The ability to see and talk to spirits
What’s the color order of a piece of candy corn, from the base to the point?
Yellow (base), orange (middle), and white (top)
Which Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?
All Saints (Hallows) Day
Which phobia means you have an intense fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia
Transylvania is a region in which country?
Romania
How many people were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials?
19
In 2004, the city of Hollywood banned the use of what party item on Halloween?
Silly string
What was the name of Dracula’s sidekick?
Renfield
Out of which vegetable were Jack O’ Lanterns originally made?
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Pumpkins can be orange, white, green, or what other color?
Blue
When do vampires sleep?
At night (nocturnal)
From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate?
Bone and Fire
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
Your future husband or wife
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.
How many Oscars was Psycho nominated for?
4
It’s illegal to dress like a nun or priest for Halloween in which US state?
Alabama. According to Section 13A-14-4, impersonating the clergy is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $500 or up to a year in jail.
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
From which region in the world do pumpkins originate?
Central America
Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight on Oct. 31?
Mexico
Complete this lyric from the hit Halloween song The Monster Mash: “I was working in the lab, late one night…”
“When my eyes beheld, an eerie sight.”
Where does Halloween spending rank compared to other holidays? Is it first, second, or third?
It’s second. Christmas is the largest consumer holiday, although Halloween is bigger than Valentine’s Day.