History & Facts
When did the first Spirit Halloween stores open?
1983
In Hotel Transylvania, what color is Frankenstein?
Blue
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King who rules Halloween?
Jack Skellington
From top to bottom, what are the three colors in candy corn?
White, orange and yellow
What vegetable is believed to ward off evil, specifically vampires?
Garlic
On average, how many seeds are there in a pumpkin?
500
What is the name of the villain in the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
Oogie Boogie
Which famous Halloween movie features the line “Do you like scary movies?”
Scream
What is another name for Halloween?
All Hallows' Eve
Why do people traditionally wear costumes on Halloween?
To ward off or confuse evil spirits, believing it would make them unrecognizable
Which U.S. city hosts the world’s largest Halloween parade?
New York City
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, what is another name for an “ugly or grotesque sprite” that's evil and mischievous?
A goblin
Where was Hocus Pocus filmed?
Salem, Massachusetts
What do people traditionally say when they go door to door on Halloween?
Trick or Treat!
What creature, often associated with witches, was considered unlucky to cross your path on Halloween?
Black Cats
Which Halloween candy was originally referred to as chicken feed?
Candy Corn
What type of supernatural beings were thought to be created by ancient Egyptians and are commonly associated with Halloween?
Mummies
Who is the author of the Goosebumps series?
R.L. Stine
What is the the most popular halloween candy in the US?
Reeses
What date is considered spooky or bad luck?
Friday, the 13th
Which state in the U.S. produces the most pumpkins annually?
Illinois
What mythical monster is said to be drawn by a full moon?
Werewolf
In Twilight, what year did Edward Cullen turn into a vampire?
1918
What is another name for a witch’s kettle or pot?
A cauldron
What is the significance of bobbing for apples during Halloween?
It was believed that the first person to catch an apple would be the next to marry.