Halloween History
In what country did Halloween originate?
a. America
b. Ireland
c. Mexico
d. Germany
Originally called "Fairy Floss" this cavity-in-a-box sweet treat was actually invented by a dentist
Cotton candy
How do you greet a skeleton in France?
Bone-jour
Although once worshipped as gods in Ancient Egypt, things took a turn in the Dark Ages, when Pope Gregory IX declared these animals an “incarnation of Satan”. In the Middle Ages they were burned on Holy Days like Shrove Tuesday, the first Sunday of Lent, and even Easter, and Puritans in America connected them to the practice of witchcraft.
What film popularized the modern image of a witch with flowing black robes, a pointy hat, and green skin?
The Wizard of Oz
Home to the famous vampire Dracula, Transylvania is a region in what country?
Romania
Which of these is not a real halloween candy
a. Gummy eyeballs
b. Zombie Farts Cotton Candy
c. Licorice Guts
d. Sour Box of Boogers
Licorice Guts
What do you mean? Mummies love music! I always see them jamming out to ____ (insert genre of music)
What is Wrap?
In Russia, this color of flowers is problematic as they are thought to represent infidelity, separation, or even death!
What is Yellow?
This is the name of the father in "The Addams Family."
Gomez
What is the first name of Dr. Frankenstein?
Victor
What is the most unpopular Halloween candy in America?
Candy Corn
The moment the two vampires locked eyes, they knew they were in love. I guess you could say it was......
what is love at first bite?
While this gesture is considered to concentrate the forces of good spirits and good luck in some parts of the world, in other parts (like Germany) the same gesture done behind your back is a sign of lying
what is crossing your fingers?
What is the highest grossing halloween movie of all time?
It
How much does the average american household spend on Halloween Candy?
$29.51
What order do the colors of candy corn go from bottom to top?
white, orange, yellow
One thing about ghosts is they love to party. Invite them over and they're sure to bring you over some of their special alcohol, that they call......
Boo-ze
In Turkey, it is believed that if you chew this after midnight, it will turn into the flesh of the dead
What is gum?
What is the name of the friendly ghost who we all love?
Casper
What vegetable were jack-o-lanterns originally carved in?
Turnips
The Economic Times estimated in 2022 that children in America receive about 3.4 pounds of Candy (1.54 KG) This is equivalent to how many calories?
7000
What's that one movie called? it's got Frodo, Gandalf, and Elrond, but they're all pumpkins
Gourd of the rings
When this part of your body is itchy, something money-related is about to happen.
If it's the right side, phew! Money's coming your way.
If it's the left side, watch out! Be prepared to pay up :(
What is your palms (itching palms)
Which horror film franchise is the longest-running?
Hint: Confusingly, they stopped at 12 sequels
Friday the 13th