Classic Halloween
What ancient Celtic festival is believed to be the origin of Halloween?
Samhain (pronounced "sow-in")
What is the name of the ghost dog in The Nightmare before Christmas?
Zero
In folklore, what substance repels vampires besides garlic?
Holy water (or sunlight)
What candy was first introduced in 1898 and is still a Halloween staple?
Candy Corn
What animal is considered a witch’s “familiar”?
A black cat
In what country did carving turnips into lanterns begin?
Ireland
What was the name of the spell book in Hocus Pocus?
Book (bound in human skin with a single eye).
What monster is made by reanimating dead body parts?
Frankenstein’s monster
What candy was banned during WWII because of sugar rations, but returned in 1945?
M&M’s
What does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween night?
It’s the spirit of a loved one watching over you
What Christain holiday was created to replace pagan Halloween celebrations?
All Saints' Day (or All Hallows' Day)
In Halloween (1978), what is the name of the fictional town where Michael Myers terrorizes?
Haddonfield, Illinois
What werewolves’ transformation is traditionally triggered by?
The full moon
What was the original name of Snickers when first sold in 1930?
It’s always been “Snickers,” named after the Mars family’s horse
What legendary horseman is said to roam looking for his missing head?
The Headless Horseman
Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Halloween as a holiday?
Minnesota (in 1921)
What is the name of the hotel in The Shining?
The Overlook Hotel
What creature in mythology drinks blood and is said to have inspired the vampire legend?
The bat-like “Aswang” or “Strigoi” (both accepted)
What candy’s name was inspired by a 1950s dance craze?
Charleston Chew
What fear is associated with Halloween itself?
Samhainophobia
What does the word "Halloween" actually mean?
It's short for "All Hallows' Eve", the night before All Saints' Day.
In The Exorcist, what ancient artifact unleashes the demon Pazuzu?
A small statue found during an archaeological dig in Iraq
What type of ghost is known to attach itself to a specific location rather than a person?
A residual haunting or “spirit echo”
What company created the first “fun size” candy bar?
Mars, Inc. (in the 1960s)
According to superstition, if a bat flies into your house on Halloween night, what does it mean?
Ghosts are nearby, or a spirit is visiting your home