Classic Characters
Before and After
Halloween Tradition
Name that Villain
History
100

It’s the classic fall vegetable served on the cob, paired with the dusty strands you’d find hanging in the corners of a haunted house.

What is corn on the cobweb?

100

Children dress up and go door to door asking for candy during this tradition.

What is trick or treating?

100

This striped-sweater-wearing villain haunts dreams with his bladed glove.

Who is Freddy Kruegar?

100

The day Halloween is celebrated.

When is October 31st?
200

She lives alone, but her home is never empty. The shelves are lined with jars that whisper, and the air smells like secrets. She doesn’t cook, but something is always simmering. Visitors don’t knock, they’re drawn in.

What is a witch?

200

This sci-fi film featuring "Will Smith" has agents protecting Earth from extraterrestrials, and this feline is known for crossing your path and bringing bad luck."

What is Men in Black cat?

200

This activity involves carving faces into pumpkins.

What is pumpkin carving?

200

Silent and masked, he walks the night with a knife and no remorse.

Who is Micheal Myers?

200

These are the 2 main colors of Halloween.

 What is black and orange?

300

It’s the reanimated creature known for bolts in his neck, grooving to this popular Halloween-themed song.

What is Frankenstein's Monster Mash?

300

A ghost in a hockey mask, cursed to return again and again.

Who is Jason Voorhees

300

Before pumpkins were used as Jack-o'-lanterns, this vegetable was used.

What is a turnip?

400

This ghost ship is said to sail the seas forever, unable to make port.

What is The Flying Dutchman?

400

It’s the act of scoring three goals in a hockey game and the act of heading out in costume to collect candy from your neighbors.

What is hat-trick-o-treating?

400

This no-hands Halloween game may be related to the Roman celebration of the Goddess Pomona

What is apple bobbing?

400

Small in size, but filled with rage. A doll possessed by death itself.

Who is Chucky?
400

Halloween is believed to be originated from this Celtic festival.

What is Samhain?

500

A building known for ghost sightings and paranormal activity, and the prequel to the popular tv show "Game of Thrones". 

What is haunted house of dragons?
500

What historical event in the U.S. helped commercialize Halloween into a major holiday with costumes and candy?

The post WWII economic boom. Leading to suburban sprawl, evolving sense of community, and most importantly the commercialization of the holiday.