Halloween
Traditions
Traditions
People often carve faces into this orange fruit to make jack-o'-lanterns.
What is a pumpkin?
This iconic costume represents a character with green skin, bolts in his neck, and a flat head.
Who is Frankenstein's monster?
This orange, yellow, and white candy is often associated with Halloween and is shaped like a kernel.
What is candy corn?
A 1993 Disney movie follows three witches, the Sanderson sisters, as they return to modern-day Salem.
What is Hocus Pocus?
This country is where Halloween originated, over 2,000 years ago.
What is Ireland?
This Mexican tradition honoring loved ones who have passed occurs shortly after Halloween and is known for its vibrant decor
What is Dia de los Muertos?
This royal costume, inspired by ancient Egyptian lore, often features a golden headdress and an elaborate collar
Who is Cleopatra?
The two M's in M&M are named after these two people related to the production of the candy.
Who are Mars and Murrie?
A Tim Burton movie that combines Halloween and Christmas, featuring a skeleton named Jack Skellington.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The superstition that encountering this animal on Halloween brings bad luck.
What is a black cat?
This Halloween activity involves going door-to-door in costume, asking for treats.
What is trick-or-treating?
This costume, channeling a famous movie killer with a hockey mask, is a frequent Halloween sight
Who is Jason Voorhees?
This popular Halloween candy has the slogan "Taste the Rainbow"
What is skittles?
A new take on classic monsters, this animated movie franchise follows Dracula and his daughter running a luxury resort for creatures
What is Hotel Transylvania?
Bobbing for this fruit is a popular Halloween party activity with origins in Roman traditions.
What is an apple?
People in many cultures light these near doorways on Halloween to welcome friendly spirits and ward off evil ones
What are candles or lanterns?
With green face paint, a black gown, and a pointy hat, this classic character often appears in depictions of The Wizard of Oz
Who is the Wicked Witch of the West?
This chocolate brand, originally introduced in 1923, is often referred to as the “original chocolate bar.
What is Milky Way?
This spooky animated film, directed by Henry Selick, tells the story of a girl who discovers an eerie, alternate version of her world where people have buttons for eyes.
What is Coraline?
According to legend, this Halloween figure roams the streets with a carved pumpkin head.
What is the Headless Horseman?
This Celtic festival, marking the end of the harvest season, is believed to be the origin of Halloween
What is Samhain?
This movie character was the most popular costume of 2023.
Who is Barbie?
These were the original three flavors of a 3 Musketeers bar.
What are chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla?
This movie features a team of paranormal investigators, known for wielding proton packs and their Ecto-1 vehicle, coming together to stop an ancient Sumerian god threatening New York City in a 1984 supernatural comedy film.
What is Ghostbusters?
The famous haunted house in this U.S. city attracts paranormal enthusiasts, thanks to ghostly stories from the Civil War era
What is Gettysburg?