Jack-o'-lanterns
first jack-o'-lanterns were carved from these
Turnips
Halloween is the (2nd, 3rd, or 4th) most commercial holiday in the United States
2nd
Originally, Halloween (Samhain) was celebrated what event
The end of summer and the harvest.
movie about three 17th century Salem witches who are sisters
‘Hocus Pocus’
Who you gonna call?
Ghostbusters
The heaviest jack-o'-lantern on record weighed over (1000, 2000, 3000) pounds
It weighed 2,749 pounds
Over (25, 30, 35) million pounds of candy are sold each Halloween
35
Ancient Celts believed spirits did this on October 31st,
returned to earth
In this 1998 movie a family of witches and warlocks defeat not one, not four evil forces that threaten the magical world
Halloweentown
keep them away from bright lights, don’t get them wet and never, ever feed them after midnight
‘Gremlins’
A pumpkin is an orange vegetable that is is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E, and K
true or false
False- a pumpkin is a fruit
what percent of Americans believe that ghosts exist
25, 36 or 41
41
the Celts believed that placing Jack-o'-lanterns outside would
guide lost spirits home
Witches plan to turn all of England’s children into mice.
The Witches’
a young boy named Victor who brings his beloved dog Sparky back from the grave.
Frankenweenie
Which state produces the most pumpkins?
New York, Pennsylvania, or Illinois
Illinois
in 2024 Americans spent _________ on Halloween costumes for their pets
$200 million, $500 million or $700 million
$700 million
What is the line "Double, double toil and trouble" from?
William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth
Three friends accidentally summon a mysterious man and discover their magical powers,
The Witches of Eastwick
don’t let a simple thing like death get in the way of a good relationship
The Corpse Bride’
This candy used to be called "chicken feed"
Candy Corn
Which war prevented Halloween from happening until it ended?
WWII
on Halloween ancient Celts wore masks when they left their homes after dark. Why?
So the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits.
a young trainee witch, who must leave her family on the night of a full moon to learn her craft.
Kiki’s Delivery Service
A kid hang out in a pumpkin patch
‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’