Historical Halloween
What do people traditionally carve into a pumpkin?
Usually a scary or funny face.
What is the name of the witch from the “Wizard of Oz”?
The Wicked Witch of the West
What does the phrase “Trick or Treat” mean?
Give us a treat or we’ll play a trick on you.
In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday that coincides with Halloween?
Día de Los Muertos.
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini.
Traditionally, what animal is associated with witches?
Black cats.
What is the name of the protagonist in the movie “Scream”?
Sidney Prescott.
In which country did the tradition of trick-or-treating originate?
Canada.
Who wrote the novel “Frankenstein”?
Mary Shelley.
What is a hallow?
A saint person.
Why were pumpkins originally used as Jack-O’-Lanterns?
To scary evil spirits.
What is the name of the creepy clown in Stephen King’s “It”?
Pennywise.
What is the most popular Halloween costume for kids in the United States?
A superhéroe costume.
What is the day after Halloween called?
All Saints’ Day.
What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults?
Witch costume.
What century were the first Jack O Lanterns believed to be made?
19th century.
What’s the address of the Addams Family in the Addams Family Values?
0001 Cemetery Lane
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken feed.
Vampires are a well-known Halloween creature, but what are they believed to be doing to gain power and survive?
Sucking human blood.
What popular fall festival activity did the Romans bring to Britain when they invaded?
Bobbing for apple.s
Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
Which director is known for his gothic, eccentric, spooky movies, including Corpse Bride and Beetlejuice?
Tim Burton.
Which candy is often given out as an alternative to chocolate, making it a popular Halloween candy for those with allergies?
Candy corn.
What is the significant date marked as the end of the Halloween season?
November 2nd.
What were the original jack o’ lanterns made from?
Turnips.