Halloween

Halloween

100

What is banned on Halloween in Vancouver BC

Fireworks

200

True or false: Halloween is the largest commercial holiday in the United States.

False. Christmas takes the cake — but Halloween comes in second.

300

In what country was the first written account of children using the phrase “trick or treat” on Halloween?

Canada 

400

What root vegetable was traditionally used to carve Jack-O-Lanterns?

Turnip 

500

What is the true meaning of Halloween 

It came from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain -  marking the end of summer and the harvest, and the beginning of winter

Halloween Treats

100

What is the most disliked Halloween candy in America?

Candy Corn

200

 What was the original name for Candy Corn?  

(Answer: Chicken Feed)

300

• What popular candy bar was named after a horse? 

Snickers

400

1. What was the original flavor of Swedish Fish?

• Answer: Raspberry.

500

 How many flavors of Kit-Kat are sold in Japan?  

(Answer: over 350)

Random Halloween

100

What popular cartoon ghost has appeared in dozens of films, TV series and comic books?
 

Answer: Casper the Friendly Ghost

200

Which US state produces the most pumpkins?

1. Virginia
2. Illinois
3. California

Illinois 

300

What item is banned only during Halloween from 12am October 31st to 12pm November 1st in Hollywood California?

Silly String - Because of mess

400

. In the correct spelling of the Halloween, where is the apostrophe placed?

Between the two e’s (Hallowe’en)

500

The word Halloween refers to what Christian holiday?

So All Hallow’s Even became Halloween. Halloween is the day before All Hallow’s Day (also known as All Saints Day) and is the first day of Allhallowtide which is a three-day celebration for Christian Saints.

Costumes

100

1. What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults?

• Answer: Witches.

200

• What is the name of the pot used by witches to brew potions?

 Cauldron.

300

 In what two countries was “guising”, the tradition of dressing up in costumes, and going door for food or coins for Halloween most popular? 

Hint: both ends in land 

Scotland and Ireland 

400

• What is the name of the blue and green van used by the Scooby Doo gang? 

The Mystery Machine.

500

How many bones does the human skeleton contain?  

206

Halloween 2

100

What is a ghost pumpkin? 

A white pumpkin

200

From top to bottom, what colors are a candy corn?  

White, orange and yellow.

300

How many seeds does the average pumpkin contain?  

500

400

 What are the three Zodiac signs of the fall?  

(Answer: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius)

500

How many calories does the average apple contain?  

(Answer: 80)