Did you know?
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bat
What is Celebrated in Mexico and Latin America?
"Día de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead)
What song is played when the Sanderson sisters sing at the Halloween party in Hocus Pocus?
"I put a Spell on you"
What are the three colors of candy corn?
White, orange, and yellow
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
On average, how many seeds are there in a pumpkin?
500
What two countries popularized Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating?
Scotland and Ireland.
What year was the song “Monster Mash” released?
1962
What is the name of the blue and green van used by the Scooby Doo gang?
The Mystery Machine
What is Core to Día de Muertos (the ofrenda)?
An altar created to honor the dead.
What U.S. city is known as the “Witchcraft Capital?
Salem, Massachusetts
Jack-o'-lanterns were originally carved from what In Ireland?
Turnips
Rockwell's 1984 song “Somebody’s Watching Me” features what pop singer on the chorus?
Michael Jackson
What're the Name of the 3 Sanderson Sisters In the Movie "Hocus Pocus"?
Winifred, Mary & Sarah
What U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What is another name for an “ugly or grotesque sprite” that's evil and mischievous?
Goblin
What medieval English tradition inspired trick-or-treating?
All Souls Day, the poor would go “souling,” knocking on doors and offering prayers for residents’ deceased loved ones in exchange for food.
Vincent Price provides the spooky monologue at the end of what popular Halloween song?
Michael Jackson's “Thriller”
How many bones are in the average human skeleton?
206
What is a Ofrenda Typically Adorned with?
With traditional pastries and flowers(Marigolds), as well as items identified with the deceased, like photos or other personal items.
What state is it illegal to be a priest or nun on Halloween?
Alabama
Which country is considered the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
What movie is the song "This is Halloween" from
*The Nightmare Before Christmas*
In 2023, the record for worlds heaviest Pumpkin was set For how many Pounds?
2749 LBS!
What was the original purpose of jack-o’-lanterns during Halloween?
To ward off evil spirits.