General
What is another name for Halloween?
All Hallow's Eve
True or False: Children need more sugar to experience the same sugar levels as adults.
True!
Where did real mummies originate?
Egypt
Who were the antagonists of the movie "Hocus Pocus"?
The Sanderson Sisters/The witches
What do you call a group of witches?
A coven
What is another name for Nov. 1, the day after Halloween? (Not dia de los muertos)
All Saints’ Day
What candy is considered the best for children because it is the least likely to harm your teeth? (Generally, not looking for a specific brand)
Chocolate
In what century was Halloween first introduced?
19th Century
What is the name of the Pumpkin King in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
Jack Skellington
A poltergeist is a type of what?
Ghost
Halloween is the second most commercial holiday in the United States. Which holiday is No. 1?
Christmas!
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
True or False: Pumpkins float in water.
True! Pumpkins are made of 90% water and float!
Which horror movie earned the most at the box office?
It
What do call a man who practices witchcraft?
A warlock
What food group do pumpkins fall into?
Fruit!
What is the least popular Halloween candy?
Candy Corn
Where did the game of bobbing for apples originate?
England
What colors make up Freddy Krueger’s shirt in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Red and Green
What monster is famous for living in the snowy mountains and actually being kind?
Yeti or Abominable Snowman
What famous Halloween snack was created by accident?
Caramel Apples
About how much money does the United States spend on Halloween candy annually?
Around $3 billion
What famous 1900s escape artist and magician, known for being able to escape straight jackets and his stunt 'Chinese Water Torture Cell', died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
What style of filmmaking developed in 1976 by Vinton was used to make and animate the characters in the movie "Corpse Bride"?
Claymation
What thing is considered a "monster" of Halloween, but is just a decorative stone waterspout?
Gargoyle
Who are the guests of the Halloween party, according to the lyrics of “Monster Mash”?
Wolfman, Dracula and his son
Which candy was originally called “Opal Fruits”?
Starburts
During what historical event in Ireland was Halloween brought from the Irish to America?
The potato famine
What famous spooky-themed American filmmaker and animator directed Beetlejuice?
Tim Burton
What's another name for a lycanthrope?
A werewolf
What day is All Soul's Day?
November 2nd
What two candy bars were the first to come in “fun size”?
Snickers and Milky Way
Before jack-o’-lanterns were carved as pumpkins, what other root vegetable was commonly used?
Turnips
How many Michael Myers movies are there?
13
What monster/creature is known for having a loud and high pitched scream?
Banshee
Which state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What is the most popular chocolate candy? (Not the same as on Halloween - this is every day)
Snickers
Which story originated the Headless Horseman?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Who is Winnefred's love interest in "Hocus Pocus"?
Billy Butcherson
What was the (first and last) name of the man who created Frankenstein's Monster
Victor Frankenstein
Halloween falls on a full moon every how many years?
19 years
How many companies has Hershey bought?
16
What famous writer wrote “Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble”?
William Shakespeare
Where was Halloweentown filmed?
Oregon
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
They hid shoes in their walls
What is the name of Ireland’s traditional Halloween bread?
Barmbrack
What is the most expensive candy in the world?
The Wispa Gold
Halloween sprouted from an ancient festival celebrated by what people who lived in Ireland?
The Celts (Celtics)
Which actor turned down the role of Max Dennison in Hocus Pocus?
Leonardo DiCaprio
What is the fear of clowns called?