Halloween on da Screen
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History of Halloween
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PUMPKIN!
100

What is the name of Neve Campbell’s character in Scream?

Sidney Prescott

100

What candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”

Candy Corn

100

What vegetable was originally used to make Jack-o’-lanterns?

Turnips

100

What do you call a group of witches?

A coven

100

Are pumpkins a fruit or vegetable?

Fruit

200

How does the Abbott family communicate with one another in A Quiet Place?

American Sign Language

200

What’s the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S.?

Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

200

What Catholic holiday is associated with Halloween?

All Saint's Day

200

What was Halloween originally meant to ward off?

Evil Spirits

200

What is another name for a pumpkin seed?

Pepita

300

What year was the first Saw movie released?

2004

300

In what decade did trick-or-treating become popular in the U.S.?

1950's

300

In what country did Halloween originate?

Ireland

300

What type of cat is a symbol of good luck?

White cat (racist?)

300

On average, how many seeds are there in a pumpkin?

500

400

What’s the highest-grossing horror film of all time?

It

400

Which candy was included in WWII military rations?

Tootsie Rolls

400

What medieval practice inspired trick-or-treating?

Souling

400

What U.S. city is known as the "Witchcraft Capital"?

Salem, MA

400

Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?

Illinois

500

Where was the original Halloweentown filmed in?

St. Helens, Oregon

500

What phrase did kids originally say before “trick-or-treat”

"Help the poor"

500

What year was the first citywide Halloween celebration in the U.S.?

1921, in Anoka, Minnesota.

500

According to legend, what will you see if you look into a mirror on Halloween at midnight?

Your future spouse

500

Where does the term “jack o’lantern” come from?

Stingy Jack