Halloween
What is another name for a large kettle or boiler often associated with witchcraft?
A) Vat
B) Cauldron
C) Crucible
D) Pot
What is Cauldron
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or vegetable?
What is a Fruit
What character was unsurprisingly the most popular Halloween costume of 2023?
Answer Choices:
A) Spider-Man
B) Witch
C) Barbie
D) Princess
What is Barbie
What are the first names of the Sanderson Sisters in Hocus Pocus?
A) Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
B) Mary, Anne, and Julia
C) Elizabeth, Catherine, and Margaret
D) Winifred, Jane, and Susan
What is Winifred, Mary, and Sarah
The word "Halloween" means what?
A) Night of the Dead
B) All Hallows' Eve
C) Harvest Festival
D) Festival of Spirits
What is All Hallows' Eve
The term "Halloween" is derived from "All Hallows' Eve," which refers to the evening before All Hallows' Day, a day dedicated to honoring saints and the departed
This American writer and poet wrote "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Hearts."
What is Edgar Allen Poe
How much money do Americans spend on dressing their pets up for Halloween?
A) $400 million
B) $550 million
C) $700 million
D) $900 million
What is 700 million
Which Halloween candy was originally referred to as “chicken feed?”
Answer Choices:
A) Taffy
B) Candy Corn
C) Licorice
D) Marshmallows
What is Candy Corn
What Mexican holiday is celebrated the two days following Halloween?
What is Dia de Los Muertos
What is the origin of the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween?
A) It dates back to ancient Egyptian rituals.
B) It originated from a Celtic festival where turnips were carved.
C) It was popularized by a Halloween movie in the 1980s.
D) It is a custom that started in Mexico during the Day of the Dead.
B) It originated from a Celtic festival where turnips were carved.
The tradition of carving pumpkins (or "jack-o'-lanterns") comes from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where people would carve turnips to ward off evil spirits. When Irish immigrants came to America, they found that pumpkins were more plentiful and easier to carve than turnips.
What do you call a man who practices witchcraft?
A. Wizard
B. Warlock
C. Sorcerer
What is Warlock (Though most modern male practitioners simply go by "witch," emphasizing inclusivity within witchcraft traditions.)
Wizard: Often used for a man who practices magic, but it’s more associated with fantasy literature and folklore than with real-world witchcraft.
Sorcerer: Implies someone who practices magic, but in some traditions, it specifically refers to those who use supernatural powers, often for personal gain.
How much money were Americans expected to spend on Halloween decorations in 2023?
Answer Choices:
A) $2 billion
B) $3.9 billion
C) $5 billion
D) $6.5 billion
What is 3.9 Billion
How long did it take to make the movie “A Nightmare Before Christmas"?
Answer Choices:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
What is 3 years
The production of A Nightmare Before Christmas took approximately three years to complete. The project began in 1991 and was released in 1993. The lengthy production time was largely due to the intricate stop-motion animation techniques used, which required meticulous attention to detail and considerable labor.
Why are black cats associated with Halloween?
What is ...In Medieval Europe, it was believed that devils and witches could disguise as black cats.
Where is the biggest Halloween parade in the US thrown?
A) New York City
B) Los Angeles, California
C) Salem, Massachusetts
D) Chicago, Illinois
What is New York City
The biggest Halloween parade in the U.S. is the Village Halloween Parade held in New York City. This iconic event takes place every October 31st and attracts over two million spectators and around 60,000 participants, all dressed in elaborate costumes. The parade features a vibrant mix of floats, performances, and creative displays, making it a highlight of Halloween festivities in the city
What item is traditionally used to repel vampires?
A) Garlic
B) Silver coins
C) A mirror
D) Salt
What is Garlic
Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
A) Indiana
B) Illinois
C) California
D) Ohio
What is Illinois
Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, located?
A) Hungary
B) Bulgaria
C) Romania
D) Serbia
What is Romania
Halloween celebrations span three days in Spain: true or false?
What is True
How long were Adam and Barbara waiting to speak to Juno in Beetlejuice?
A) One month
B) Three months
C) Six months
D) One year
What is 3 months
In 2023, Travis Gienger nabbed the Guinness World record for heaviest pumpkin. How much did it weigh?
A) 2,160 pounds
B) 2,749 pounds
C) 3,702 pounds
D) 1,850 pounds
What is 2,749lbs
What year was the song “Monster Mash” released?
Answer Choices:
A) 1960
B) 1962
C) 1965
D) 1970
What is 1962
What iconic Halloween song features the famous line, "It's close to midnight, and something evil's lurking in the dark"?
Answer Choices:
A) "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.
B) "Monster Mash" by Bobby Pickett
C) "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
D) "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell
C) "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
Where can you be fined for using Silly String on Halloween?
What is Hollywood (and Beverly Hills)
Question: What do you call the fear of Halloween?
A) Samhainophobia
B) Hauntophobia
C) Spookophobia
D) Frightophobia
What is Samhainophobia?