FOOD
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Trivia I
Trivia II
100

What name was candy corn originally sold under?

Chicken Feed

100

In what country did mummies originate?

Egypt

100
What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
100
Spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?
Eyes
100

The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?

Turnip

200

What is America's favorite Halloween Candy?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

200
What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?
Mexico
200
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
200

What is the name of the classic Halloween song by Michael Jackson?

"Thriller"

200

In which American city is the annual Village Halloween Parade held?

New York City

300

What was originally used to carve a Jack-O-Lantern?

Hint: not a pumpkin

Turnip

300

What country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

Ireland

300
What is purpose of a ghoul?
Rob graves
300

What is a group of witches called?

Coven

300

What do children typically say when they visit a house on Halloween?

"Trick or treat"

400

What is the name of the chocolate company that holds the largest share of Halloween candy sales?

Hershey's

400

Why were pumpkins used as Jack-O-Lanterns?

To scare away evil spirits

400
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
400

Which director is known for his gothic, eccentric, spooky movies?

Tim Burton

400

What do witches use to brew potions (a large kettle)?

Cauldron

500
What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?
Tootsie Roll
500

Why is wearing a costume traditional at Halloween?

It is based on the belief that supernatural beings roamed the earth during the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, and costumes would act as a disguise from the evil spirits.

500

What type of supernatural creatures are said to rise from the dead on Halloween night?

Zombies

500

Who wrote the novel 'Frankenstein'?

Mary Shelley

500

What is the fear of Halloween called?

Samhainophobia