Halloween History
This is the reason why people began dressing up on Halloween.
What is chasing away spirits?
This movie was the first horror movie to win the Best Picture Oscar.
What is The Silence of the Lambs?
This popular Halloween symbol came from the Irish tale of Stingy Jack.
What are jack-o-lanterns?
Michael Jackson’s popular Halloween song
What is Thriller?
This famous magician died on Halloween 1926 (no this is not a Harry Potter reference).
Who is Harry Houdini?
This is where apple bobbing originated.
What is Ancient Rome?
This is how long the Purge lasted.
What is 12 hours?
These animals are heavily weighted in medieval superstition, used to be believed to be witches’ familiars and commonly associated with bad luck.
What are black cats?
This popular singer released her song called vampire in 2023.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
This is what the night before Halloween is called.
What is Mischief Night?
This root vegetable is what used to be carved before pumpkins.
What are turnips?
The name of the killer in the Saw franchise.
What is Jigsaw?
These central figures in Halloween folklore are commonly associated with being the victims of hunts in the past.
What are witches?
This popular Halloween song contains the lyrics “Aren't you scared? Well, that's just fine
Say it once, say it twice
Take a chance and roll a dice
Ride with the moon in the dead of night”
What is “This is Halloween”?
The fear of Halloween is called this.
What is Samhainophobia?
This century is when Halloween was first introduced.
What is the 8th century?
The highest grossing horror movie of all time.
What is It?
These animals became associated due to their presence around the insects at traditional bonfires.
What are bats?
The composer of the music in A Nightmare Before Christmas
Who is Danny Elfman?
This state produces the most pumpkins in the United States.
What is Illinois?
This Celtic holiday is what Halloween can be traced back to.
What is Samhain?
This is the year the original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released.
What is 1974? (any guesses within the decade count)
In the past, it was believed that if this fell into a candles flame, then a witch was nearby.
What are spiders?
The singer of “I Put a Spell on You”
Who is Bette Midler?
The last Halloween with a full moon was 2020, but the next one will be in this year.
What is 2039?