Halloween History
This was the original meaning for dressing up in costumes on Halloween.
To scare away spirits
What is the name of the villain in the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
Oogie Boogie
What do witches use to boil their potions?
Cauldrons
What is the only mammal that can fly?
A Bat
According to the Sheb Wooley song lyric, this creature is a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' what?
Purple People Eater
What is another phrase for Halloween?
All Hallows Eve
This movie features a girl and her 3 siblings who have to save a town from evil spirits.
Halloween Town
Which Halloween candy is considered the worst?
Candy Corn according to a survey by CandyStore.com.
This popular cartoon ghost has appeared in dozens of films, tv series' and comic books.
Casper the Friendly Ghost
Finish the lyrics from "This is Halloween": "This is Halloween, this is Halloween. _____ scream in the dead of night."
Pumpkins
Before pumpkins, people used this to carve the Jack o’ lanterns out of which root vegetable...
Turnips
What character in the Addams Family is known for her long braids and stoic personality?
Wednesday Addams
Illinois
What do you call a group of witches?
A Coven
Finish these lyrics from the theme song to the "Addams Family": "Their house is a _____ where people come to see 'em. They really are a scream."
Museum
Which country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland
What's the top grossing horror movie of all time?
It
Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegtable?
Fruit
What is the fear of Halloween called? (Hallophobia, Samhainophobia, or Henopaphobia)
Samhainophobia
Who sings these lyrics: "'Cause this is thriller, thriller night, and no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike"?
Michael Jackson
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
What are the names of the three Sanderson sisters in the movie “Hocus Pocus”?
Winifred, Mary, and Sarah
How many pieces of candy does the average house give to each trick-or-treater?
2 pieces
On average, how many seeds does each pumpkin contains?
500
In the movie Hocus Pocus, what is the name of the song the Sanderson sisters sing at the Halloween party?
"I put a spell on you"