Halloween History
Halloween is celebrated on this day.
What is October 31?
In this classic tale by Washington Irving, a headless horseman is said to haunt the Tarrytown, NY area.
What is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
What is trick-or-treating?
This creature changes into its true form when the moon is full.
What is a werewolf?
This is the name of the addictive peanut butter and chocolate-cup shaped candy.
What is a Reese's peanut butter cup?
Halloween originated in this country.
What is Ireland?
I wrote the novel "Frankenstein," creating the famous character of Frankenstein's monster.
Who is Mary Shelley?
Today we carve jack o' lanterns using which fruit or vegetable (depending on how you look at it)?
What is a pumpkin?
This fictional vampire is known for his aristocratic demeanor and fear of garlic and crosses.
Who is Count Dracula?
This Halloween candy, with its chewy and twisty appearance, is a popular Halloween treat and often comes in flavors like cherry and strawberry.
What is Twizzlers?
This is the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween.
What is to ward off evil spirits?
This is where Count Dracula comes from.
What is Transylvania?
This holiday is celebrated in Mexico on November 1 and 2 to honor the deceased.
What is the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)?
This famous Scottish lake is said to be the home of a monster.
What is Loch Ness?
Name three of the top 5 most popular candies given out on Halloween.
Reese's peanut butter cups, Kit Kat, Skittles, M&Ms, Snickers
This vegetable was carved to make the first jack o' lanterns.
What is a turnip?
I wrote many scary stories and poems, including "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart."
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
Children in the United Kingdom typically receive this for "Penny for the Guy" on Bonfire Night.
What is money?
This creature has the body of a lion, wings of an eagle, and the head of a human.
What is a sphinx?
This colorful candy comes in the flavors of many different kinds of soda.
What are Bottle Caps?
This is the name of the group of people who originally celebrated a holiday similar to Halloween.
What are the Celts?
I wrote scary stories like "The Lottery" and "The Haunting of Hill House."
Who is Shirley Jackson?
This is the name for a group of witches, typically consisting of 13 members.
What is a coven?
This is the name of the character in Bram Stoker's "Dracula" who is a vampire hunter.
Who is Van Helsing?
In the United States, this company is the largest manufacturer of candy corn.
What is Brach's?