Costumes
What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween in Celtic tradition?
To disguise from or scare away evil spirits.
Which ancient Celtic festival is widely considered to be the earliest ancestor of modern-day Halloween?
Samhain (pronounced SOW-in).
Which classic horror movie features a killer named Michael Myers?
Halloween
Which famous magician died on Halloween night in 1926?
Harry Houdini
What does the "M" in M&M's stand for?
Mars and Murrie - the last names of the company's two founders.
What type of costumes were most common in America during the early 1900s?
Ghosts, witches, and skeletons.
The Celts celebrated their New Year on November 1st. What did they believe happened the night before, on October 31st?
They believed the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred, allowing ghosts to return to Earth.
Where does Freddy Krueger attack his victims?
In their dreams.
Who wrote the classic horror novel It (1986)?
Stephen King
How many Skittles colors are in a standard pack?
Five
red, orange, yellow, green, and purple.
What superhero costume consistently ranks as one of the top Halloween choices for children?
Spider-Man.
Why did ancient people wear masks and costumes during Samhain?
To disguise themselves from evil spirits so they wouldn't be recognized or harmed.
Who played the monster in Frankenstein (1931)?
Boris Karloff.
What is the most disliked Halloween candy in America?
Candy corn
What was the first fun-sized candy ever produced?
Milky Way (introduced by Mars in 1961).
In what century did people in Ireland and Scotland first record the practice of wearing disguises on Halloween?
The 16th century
Which Pope officially designated November 1st as All Saints' Day in the 8th century, intentionally blending Christian tradition with existing pagan festivals?
Pope Gregory III.
In Psycho (1960), what is the name of the motel?
The Bates Motel.
Where does the biggest Halloween parade in the US take place?
New York
What is the best-selling Halloween candy in America?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
What is the name of the company that popularized mass-produced plastic masks and vinyl Halloween costumes in the mid-20th century?
Ben Cooper, Inc.
Before pumpkins became the standard, what root vegetables did people in Ireland and Scotland traditionally carve to ward off evil spirits?
Turnips (or beets and potatoes).
What is the name of the clown in It?
Pennywise
Which celebrity is known for throwing extravagant Halloween parties?
Heidi Klum
In what decade was the first official Halloween "Trick-or-Treating" candy marketed?
The 1950s (prior to this, people mostly gave out homemade baked goods, nuts, and coins).