FOOD
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Trivia I
Trivia II
100

How do pumpkins grow?

Vines

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?

Turnips/Potatoes

200

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Fruit

200

What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?

Mexico

200

What is a male witch called?

Warlock/Wizard

200

The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?

Smell

200

Which holiday sells more candy? Halloween or Valentines Day?

Halloween.

300

At Halloween parties, kids might bob for?

Apples

300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

England

300

What object can kill a werewolf?

A Silver Bullet/Silver Knife

300

What is the best selling Halloween candy in America?

Snickers bar

300

Within 5% points... what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?

86%

400
In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?
Mexico
400

In 1962, a society/fan club was established for what well known vampire?

Count Draula

400

What two things can kill a vampire?

A stake to the heart/Sunlight

400

Why do people carve pumpkins at Halloween? Where does it come from?

To scare away Stingy Jack. Ireland.

400

Transylvania is in which country?

Romania

500

What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?


Tootsie Roll

500

The Romans called Halloween Pomona Day. She was the Goddess of _____?

Fruit or gardens

500

The lycanthrope is commonly called a ___?

Wolfman/Warewolf

500

Why did the first halloweeners wear costumes?

To defend themselves from demons/ghosts by tricking them. 

500

What famous American magician died on Halloween, 1926?

Harry Houdini