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In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King who rules Halloween?
Jack Skellington
What director, writer and producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Hobbit trilogy was born on Oct 31st?
Peter Jackson
Who is known as the "Friendly Ghost"?
Casper
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Which character waits for the "Great Pumpkin" every Halloween?
Linus van Pelt from Peanuts.
What Celtic tradition led to modern-day trick-or-treating?
For the celebration of Samhain, people would put treats or food out to pacify evil spirits.
In Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, what part of Zero the ghost dog is decorated with a jack-o’-lantern?
The tip of his nose
How much did Americans spend on Halloween last year (2023)?
$12.2 billion
What did Mike, Will, Lucas, and Dustin in Stranger Things dress up as for Halloween?
The Ghostbusters
What does it mean if you see a blue or teal pumpkin while trick-or-treating?
There are allergy-free treats at that home
What is the name of the San Jose, CA home, rumored to be haunted, that grew from 8 rooms to 160 rooms while owned by an eccentric rifle heiress?
Winchester Mystery House
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
About 35 million pounds of candy corn is made every year—(about 9 billion pieces.)
What film popularized the modern image of a witch with flowing black robes, a pointy hat, and green skin?
Wizard of Oz
What rapper was born on Halloween?
Rapper Vanilla Ice born October 31, 1967
What is a fear of ghosts called?
Phasmophobia.
What spices are in Pumpkin Pie Spice?
cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, allspice