Halloween History
What was Halloween originally called?
All Hallow's Eve
What well-known president and his son's ghost has been spotted in the White House?
Abraham Lincoln and his son Willie.
After Willie's death, Mary Lincoln started to participate in seances and spirit circles in the White House
Which author of scary books holds the record for the most book-to-movie adaptations in the horror genre?
Stephen King has at least 60 movies
Who wrote The Tell-Tale Heart?
Edgar Allen Poe
What is a group of crows called?
Murder
Which European country started celebrating Halloween before they brought it over to the US?
Ireland and Scotland
Which well-known president started hosting trick-or-treat events?
(He died in office)
JFK
What is the highest grossing horror movie of all time?
2017 It with a gross over $700 M
What country is Transylvania located?
Romania
According to CNBC, where is most haunted place in the United States?
Savannah, Georgia
What was traditionally carved before people started carving pumpkins?
(hint: In Animal Crossing, you buy them from Daisy Mae)
Turnips
Which famous Prime Minister of England claims to have seen the ghost of Abraham Lincoln?
Winston Churchill
What is the highest grossing horror film franchise of all time?
What is the name of Dr. Jekyll's alter-ego?
Mr. Hyde
According to CNN, what was the most popular Halloween costume of 2022?
Which religion is often credited for starting Halloween?
Paganism
The ghost of Thomas Jefferson is said to be playing what string instrument in the Yellow Oval Room?
What movie had biggest opening weekend for any film released over the Halloween weekend?
Five Nights at Freddy's
What is the name of Frankenstein's assistant?
Igor
What state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What year did the first guide to Halloween come out?
(closest year gets the point)
1897
What year did the White House first decorate for Halloween?
(Closest year gets the point)
1958, Mamie Eisenhower decorated for a luncheon
The House of the Devil is credited with being the first horror movie ever created, when was it released?
(closest year gets the point)
1896
In the short story The Green Ribbon, where does Jenny wear the ribbon? What happened she takes it off?
Around her neck and her head falls off when she takes it off
According to Forbes, how much did consumers spend on Halloween in 2022?
(closest answer gets the point)
$10.6B