Halloween History
This author of Sleepy Hallow is believed to throw the first Halloween costume party in 1835.
Washington Irving
The first candy bars to come in fun size.
Milky Way and Snickers
What famous movie is the line “…they’re coming to get you Barbara!” from?
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Who said, "Come on, it's just a bunch of hocus pocus," in the movie Hocus Pocus?
Max
What horror movie villain appears when you say his name five times?
Candyman
The first President’s wife to decorate the White House for Halloween.
Mamie Eisenhower (in 1958)
Candy Corn was originally called what?
“butter cream candies” and “chicken feed”
Whose face was used as the basis for the Michael Myers mask from Halloween?
William Shatner
This famous magician died on Halloween night in 1926.
Harry Houdini
According to Good Housekeeping, the most popular Adult Halloween costume in 2025 will be...
Elphaba or Glenda - Wicked
This Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest and start of winter is said to have inspired Halloween.
Samhain
This was the first individually wrapped penny candy in the U.S.
Tootsie Rolls
What was Friday the 13th’s original title before its release?
A Long Night at Camp Blood
The Irish & Scottish originally carved what? Name 2
Turnips, Potatoes, Beets
What are the colors of Freddy Kreuger’s sweater?
Red and Green
These 2 countries popularized Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating.
Ireland and Scotland
What does M&M stand for?
Mars and Murrie
What is Chucky’s real name within the Child’s Play film series?
Charles Lee Ray
What item is banned only during Halloween from 12am October 31st to 12pm November 1st in Hollywood California?
Silly String
The fear of Halloween is known as...
Samhainopobia
It is illegal to dress as a nun or priest on Halloween in this U.S. state.
Alabama
This candy was originally named Mars Men.
Sour Patch Kids
What serial killer inspired The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
Ed Gein
“Guising”
The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, which means what?
"wise woman"