Halloween Food
How do pumpkins grow?
On vines that spread out across the ground
Catholic holiday that influenced Halloween traditions and is celebrated on November 1st
All Saints' Day
Animal believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces
Black cat
Most spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?
Eyes
The first jack-o'-lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A fruit, because it develops from the flower of the pumpkin plant and contains seeds
In which century did Halloween begin to be widely celebrated in the United States?
The 19th century
What is a male witch called?
The correct answer is Warlock, but if your answer is "Ernesto" that is OK too!
The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?
Smell, which resembles the odor of rotting flesh
Within 100 kgs, what is the weight of the heaviest pumpkin on record?
1,247kgs. - grown in Minnesota, set the world record in October 2023.
Popular Halloween candy that was originally called "Chicken Feed" when it was first created in the 1880s
Candy Corn
First country to celebrate Halloween
Ireland
What is a ghoul?
A creature from Arabic folklore, typically depicted as an evil spirit or demon that haunts graveyards and feeds on human flesh
The best selling Halloween candy in the USA
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Within 3% points, what percentage of Americans are expected to decorate their homes this Halloween?
52%
Traditional Halloween treat that was originally made by coating a fruit in syrup and is popular for autumn festivals
Candy apple (also known as toffee apple)
In 1962, a society was established for which well known vampire?
Count Dracula
Continent where you can find vampire bats
America. Specifically in South America. They are also found in parts of Central America and Mexico.
Within 5 seconds, what is the record for fastest pumpkin carver?
16.47 seconds, by Stephen Clarke in New York City in 2013
Original purpose of a Jack-o'-lantern
To ward off evil spirits
The first wrapped penny candy in the USA
Tootsie Rolls - introduced in 1896
The Romans called Halloween Pomona Day. She was the Goddess of _____?
Fruit and orchards
The lycanthrope is commonly called a ___?
Wolfman - a human who can transform into a wolf, under the influence of a full moon
The fear of Halloween is called?
Samhainophobia - derives from Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival
Famous magician who died on Halloween in 1926
Harry Houdini