FOOD
How do pumpkins grow?
Vines on a pumpkin patch
In what country did mummies originate?
Egypt that we know of but you find wrapped mummies in places like Peru and in Guanajuato Mexico.
What black animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
Spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?
Eyes
The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?
A Turnip! What?
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit just like tomatoes. The US Supreme Court ruled in 1893 that the tomato and other fruits should be classified as a vegetables. People paid taxes on desserts (fruits) but did not have to pay taxes serve as part of a main course including salads.
What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?
Mexico and NO! is not the same as the US Halloween. Is a day to remember family that has passes away.
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?
Smell
Within 100 pounds... what is the heaviest pumpkin on record?
1,446 pounds. That is quite a few people's worth!
At Halloween parties, kids might bob for?
Apples
What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?
England! What!!!! And the record we know about goes back 2,000 years.
What is purpose of a ghoul?
Rob graves
Within 3% points... what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?
86%
In what country do kids enjoy eating sugar skulls?
Mexico
In 1962, a society was established for what well known person born in Transylvania?
Count Dracula Society. Founded by Dr. Donald A. Reed for the serious study of horror films and gothic literature. It is closely associated with the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. The society hosts regular screenings of vampire and horror films.
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
What is the original purpose of a jack o' lantern?
To keep off evil spirits.
What sweet has three colors, is triangular in shape, and has the name corn in its name?
Da! Candy corn.
The Romans called Halloween Pomona Day. She was the Goddess of _____?
Fruits or gardens
You can turn into a lycanthrope which is commonly known as this, during a Full MOON night___?
A Wolfman!
The fear of Halloween is called?
Samhainophobia from the original 2,000 year old Celtic name of Samhain (pronounced sow-in).
Yep, the slaughter of Pigs.....
What famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?
Harry Houdini, if you do not know him, look him up! He lived a very strange life, and is considered one of the best magicians ever.