Fun and Trivia
Spiders have 8 legs and 8 what?
What day is Halloween?
October 31
What is the original purpose of a jack o' lantern?
To ward off evil spirits
What is the purpose of the ghoul?
To rob graves
What was the first wrapped penny candy in America
Tootsie Rolls
What is Dr. Frankenstein's first name?
Victor
What colors do we wear on Halloween?
Orange and black
Is a pumpkin a fruit or vegetable?
fruit
Name 3 scary Halloween characters.
Frankenstein, Dracula, Witch, Vampire, Ghost, Zombie, Werewolf
Halloween candy sales average about how much annually in the US?
$2 billion
Samhainophobia
What country celebrates the "Day of the Dead"?
Mexico
Pumpkins grow on what?
Vines
In 1962, a society was established for what well-known vampire?
Count Dracula
Which candy bar is listed as the most popular among trick or treaters?
Snickers
The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
Where does Halloween come from?
Ireland
In addition to orange, what other colors can a pumpkin be?
Green or white
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
What percentage of adults admit to sneaking candy from their kids?
90%
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
The Romans called Halloween "Pomona Day". She is the goddess of what?
Fruit or gardens
What do you call a carved pumpkin?
jack-o-lantern
What is the name of Dracula's sidekick?
Renfield
What percentage of kids say they sort their candy when first getting home (not sharing/trading/etc.)?
30%