Halloween
Spooks and Superstitions
Spooks and Superstitions
What is the superstition associated with breaking a mirror?
Seven years bad luck
What is the traditional act of kids going door-to-door to collect candy on Halloween called?
Trick or treating
What 1993 Halloween-themed film follows the story of three witch sisters who are resurrected on Halloween night?
Hocus Pocus
What is the name of the masked killer in the "Saw" horror film series?
Jigsaw
What day is Halloween celebrated on?
October 31st
What is having a fear of Halloween called?
Samhainophobia
What Halloween candy is known for its slogan "Melts in your mouth, not in your hands"?
M & M's
What is the name of the villain in the "Nightmare on Elm Street" horror film series?
Freddy Krueger
In the "Addams Family," what is the name of the family's butler who is a Frankenstein-like creature?
Lurch
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What is the name of the festival celebrated in Mexico and Latin America to honor and remember deceased loved ones, often during the first two days of November?
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
What classic horror film features a young girl who can communicate with the dead and has the catchphrase "They're here"?
The Poltergeist
In the animated film "The Nightmare Before Christmas," what is the name of the pumpkin king who attempts to take over Christmas?
Jack Skellington
What is the name of the Celtic harvest festival that Halloween is believed to have originated from?
Samhain
What is the term for a group of witches?
A coven
How much candy does the average American consume each year?
Roughly 8 pounds, according to a study published in Advances in Nutrition
What is the name of the clown-like killer in the "It" horror franchise?
Pennywise
In folklore, what type of supernatural entity is often said to suck the blood of the living?
Vampire
What did the original Jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland and Scotland consist of before pumpkins were used?
Turnips
When selling a house, is the homeowner obligated to disclose that it's haunted?
No. A majority of states don't require sellers to disclose paranormal activity or any other dubious stigmas like murder or ghosts
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
A whopping 35 million pounds of candy corn is made every year—amounting to about 9 billion pieces.
What is the name of the witch in The Wizard of Oz?
Wicked Witch of the West
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini.
Where did the famous witch trials take place between 1692 and 1693?
Salem