Halloween History
How many people were executed during the Salem Witch Trials?
19
This is often considered one of the greatest music videos ever
What is the music video for "Thriller?"
The overall most popular Halloween candy
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
This is what jack o lanterns were originally carved into
What are turnips?
This is the singer of the "Ghostbusters" theme song
Who is Ray Parker Jr.
This was the year when Reese's was founded
What is 1928?
Which Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?
All Saints (Hallows) Day
This was the decade in which trick or treating became popular
What are the 1950's?
This was the year when the song "Monster Mash" was released
What is 1962?
The most popular type of Halloween candy in Maine
Sour Patch Kids
What do Halloween colors, black and orange, signify?
Orange signifies harvest. Black signifies death.
Halloween has its origins in which ancient Celtic festival?
a) Samhain
b) Lughnasdah
c) Beltane
d) Yule
a) Samhain
Lughnasdah (harvest festival)
Beltane (fire festival)
Yule (Christmas festival)
The band that performed "(Don't Fear) The Reaper"
Who is the Blue Öyster Cult?
What are Reese's Pieces
What does the name of Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
What is the fear of Halloween called?
a) Necrophobia
b) Samhainophobia
c) Saintophobia
b) Samhainophobia?
"Black Magic Woman" was originally performed by what music group?
Fleetwood Mac
(most famously performed by Santana
This is what the two M's stand for in the M&M's logo
What is Mars and Murrie?
What is the first name of Dr. Frankenstein?
Victor.
Who famously died on October 31, 1926
Harry Houdini. (Initially considered a hoax)
The artist that performed the song "Werewolves of London"
Warren Zevon
What is the original name for what we now call Candy Corn?
Chicken feed
In which US State is it illegal to dress like a priest or nun for Halloween?
Alabama. According to Section 13A-14-4, impersonating the clergy is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $500 or up to a year in jail.