Halloween
History
History
What country does Halloween Originate from?
Ireland
The 2000's most popular Halloween costume was this yellow character (hint: he lived in a pineapple under the sea).
SpongeBob Square Pants
What is the least popular candy?
A.) Candy Corn B.) Smarties C.) Skittles D.) Licorice
A.) Candy Corn
What is "Halloween" short for?
"Hollow's Eve"
Which song released in 1962 by Bobby Pickett tells the story of dancing creatures?
Monster Mash
The most popular superhero costume is ___________.
Spiderman
Are vampire bats real?
Yes!
By what name is midnight also known?
The witching hour
How did pranks and tricks originally become a tradition of Halloween?
They were originally aimed not towards people but evil spirits.
The #1 Halloween costume of the 70's was this character who helped Dorothy get home while receiving his own heart.
Tin Man
What percent of children under the age of 12 go trick-or-treating each year?
A.) 34% B.) 61% C.) 84% D.) 93%
D.) 93%
What is the name of the Addam's family's Butler?
Lurch
What were Jack-O-Lanterns made of originally?
Turnips
During the 1990's this group of four crime fighting reptiles was the #1 Halloween Costume.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
During the Salem Witch Trials, over 200 women were accused of practicing witchcraft; of those 200, how many were executed? More or less than 75?
Less: 20 accused women were executed.
Which escape artist/illusionist/stunt performer coincidentally died in 1926 on Halloween night?
Harry Houdini
How did the tradition of giving out candy on Halloween originate?
Around this time of year, people used to place bowls of food on their doorstep as a way to keep ghosts happy and out of their houses.
Where did the tradition of dressing up in costumes on Halloween originate from?
People used to dress up in costumes to hide from ghosts they believed came out at this time of year. They wore masks when they left their homes after dark so the ghosts would think they were fellow spirits.
What does the name Dracula mean?
"Son of the Devil"
What is Samhainophobia?
The fear of Halloween