Halloween History
When did Halloween start?
Though opinion varies, Halloween is thought to have started around 600 AD with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain
What actor played Laurie Strode in the 1978 movie "Halloween?"
Jamie Lee Curtis
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage
Where was “Hocus Pocus” filmed?
The most famous "Hocus Pocus" scenes were filmed on location in Salem, Massachusetts
Where does the mask that Michael Myers wears in “Halloween" come from?
It’s a modified Captain Kirk mask from "Star Trek"
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
By hiding their shoes in the walls
Edward Cullen is a vampire in what popular movie and book series?
"Twilight"
Which Halloween candy is considered the worst?
Candy Corn
Which actor said that “Hocus Pocus” was one of her favorite movie roles of all time?
Bette Midler
What was the original title of the movie “Halloween"?
“The Babysitter Murders"
Which first lady was the first to decorate the White House for Halloween?
In 1958, Mamie Eisenhower decorated the White House for a Halloween luncheon
Which movie tops Rotten Tomatoes' list of the Scariest Horror Movies Ever?
"The Exorcist"
What’s the most popular kids' Halloween candy?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
The name of the town is mentioned in several times, including by the townspeople of Salem; it is also mentioned at the Halloween party at the town hall. Also another way to remember where "Hocus Pocus" took place is to remember the Salem Witch Trials.
Salem
What is the maximum number of Friday the 13ths that can occur during a calendar year?
What day does All Saints' Day fall on?
Nov. 1
Which comedian inspired Jordan Peele to write "Get Out"?
Eddie Murphy. Peele told "Entertainment Tonight" that the movie references "one of the best bits of all time" from Murphy's 1983 comedy special, "Delirious"
Before pumpkins, which root vegetable did the Irish and Scottish carve on Halloween?
Turnips
Who played Winifred?
Which President was especially superstitious of the holiday, avoiding 13 guests at meals and traveling on the 13th day of any month?
A.FDR | B. JFK | C. LBJ
A
Which U.S. president told a group of schoolkids that the White House was haunted by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln?
In 1989, George H.W. Bush jokingly told a group of children that Lincoln was rumored to haunt the White House
What movie serial killer is immortalized with a statue at the bottom of a lake?
According to a YouTube video, there's a Jason Voorhees ("Friday the 13th") statue at the bottom of a mine pit in Crosby, Minnesota
Why do we carve jack-o’-lanterns?
The tradition comes from the tale of “Stingy Jack,” a man who cheated the devil and was sentenced to carry a glowing ember in a hollowed-out turnip for eternity
What is the name of the school Max attends?
Jacob Bailey High School
In Ontario, Canada, what group gathers every Friday the 13th for a rally dating back to 1981?
A. Circus folk | B. Wiccans | C. Motorcyclists
C