Halloween History
This orange vegetable is most commonly carved into jack-o’-lanterns.
What is a pumpkin?
In Beetlejuice, saying this character's name three times summons him.
Who is Beetlejuice?
This popular Halloween candy was originally called “Chicken Feed.”
What is candy corn?
This mythical creature transforms from human to wolf during a full moon.
What is a werewolf?
This is the season in which Halloween falls across the United States.
What is autumn (or fall)?
The word “Halloween” originates from this phrase, meaning the evening before a holy day.
What is All Hallows’ Eve?
These are the last names of the three witch sisters in Hocus Pocus.
What are the Sanderson sisters?
This candy is known for its colorful button-shaped pieces and the slogan, “Melts in your mouth, not in your hands.”
What are M&M’s?
According to folklore, vampires traditionally avoid this because it is believed to repel them.
What is garlic?
Botanically speaking, a pumpkin belongs to this food category rather than being a vegetable.
What is a fruit?
Before pumpkins became popular in America, this root vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland.
What is a turnip?
This is the name of the Pumpkin King in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Who is Jack Skellington?
This candy was originally marketed as “Opal Fruits” when launched in the UK.
What is Starburst?
These famous witch trials took place in Massachusetts in 1692.
What are the Salem Witch Trials?
This spice comes from the inner bark of a tree and is often used in pumpkin-flavored foods.
What is cinnamon?
Halloween is believed to have roots in this ancient Celtic festival.
What is Samhain?
This is the name of the hotel in The Shining.
What is the Overlook Hotel?
U.S. households spent approximately this much on candy during the four weeks leading up to Halloween in 2025.
What is approximately $4.5 billion?
This is the name for a spirit or ghost believed to haunt a particular place.
What is a specter?
This is the name for the stringy material inside a pumpkin that surrounds its seeds.
What is pulp?
This Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards is sometimes associated with Halloween traditions.
Who is Pomona?
This is the name commonly given to the masked killer in Scream.
Who is Ghostface?
This country is credited with inventing the modern chocolate bar in the 19th century.
What is England?
In Greek mythology, this type of monstrous female creature could turn people to stone with her gaze.
What is a Gorgon?
This is the name of the process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves.
What is transpiration?