Halloween History
Halloween Traditions
Halloween Movies
Halloween Symbols
Halloween Literature
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What year did Halloween Originate

1845

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What do people traditionally carve for Halloween?

Jack-o-lanterns

100

What is the name of the classic Halloween movie featuring a young boy and a pumpkin?

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

100

What does the jack-o-lantern symbolize

It symbolizes protection from evil spirits

100

Who wrote "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"? 

Washington Irving

200

What is the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween is based on?

Samhain

200

Where did trick-or-treating originate? 

Ireland and Scotland

200

Who directed the movie "Halloween" in 1978?

John Carpenter

200

What animal is commonly associated with Halloween?

Black cats

200

What novel features a character named Dr. Jekyll?

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

300

Who is the known as the "Father of Halloween"? 

John E. McKinley

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What is the purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?

To ward off evil spirits

300

What is the name of the ghost in "Casper"?

Casper

300

What color is often associate with Halloween?

Orange and Black

300

What poem is famous for its Halloween theme?

"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe
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What is the original name for Halloween?

All Hallows' Eve

400
What is the meaning of "Boo"!

It is a playful way to scare someone

400

Which horror movie features a character named Michael Myers?

"Halloween"

400

What do spiders symbolize in Halloween lore?

Bad luck and fear

400

What is the name of the famous poem by Edgar Allen Poe about a bird?

The Raven

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What is the significance of Samhain?

It marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter

500

How do different cultures celebrate Halloween?

They have unique traditions like Day of the Dead in Mexico

500

What is the highest-grossing horror film of all time?

"It"

500

What do witches represent in Halloween culture? 

Fear of the unknown and the supernatural

500

Who is the author of "Frankenstein"?

Mary Shelley