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Halloween History
Candy
Creatures of the Night
Pop Culture
Trick-or-Treat
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This country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
What is Ireland?
100
This popular tri-color candy was invented in the late 1800s
What is candy corn?
100
This popular Halloween creature comes from Old Saxon word “wica”, meaning “wise one.”
What is a witch?
100
This movie, directed by Tim Burton and Henry Selick, involves Halloween characters taking over a very different holiday.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
100
Along with Salem, Massachusetts, this Minnesota city is the self-proclaimed Halloween capital of the world.
What is Anoka?
200
This iconic symbol of Halloween originated in Mexico over 8000 years ago.
What is a pumpkin?
200
This popular candy was launched by Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie in 1941.
What are M&Ms?
200
In England, this type of cat is believed to bring bad luck.
What are white cats?
200
This movie villain wore a painted William Shatner mask; his movie was created in only 21 days.
Who is Michael Myers?
200
These two colors, representing death and the fall harvest, often symbolize Halloween
What are black and orange?
300
Jack O' Lanterns were once made of this vegetable.
What is a turnip?
300
The most popular trick-or-treat candy is this chocolate.
What are Snickers?
300
This Halloween favourite was inspired by the 15th century Romanian nobleman, Vlad the Impaler.
Who is Count Dracula?
300
This famous magician died on Halloween in 1926.
Who is Harry Houdini?
300
Mexico celebrates The Day of the Dead on this date every year
What is November 1st?
400
This Halloween tradition has roots in the Roman festival honoring the goddess Pomona.
What is bobbing for apples?
400
The most U.S. candy sales occur on this day.
What is October 28th?
400
One of the earliest examples of this creature is the story of King Lycaon of Greece.
What is a werewolf?
400
In "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," the titular character repeatedly receives this object while trick-or-treating.
What is a rock?
400
The irrational fear of Halloween is known as this.
What is Samhainophobia?
500
Halloween originated as this pagan festival.
What is Samhain?
500
These candy-related collectibles take their name from the German word for peppermint.
What are PEZ?
500
This ghoulish society was formed in 1962.
What is The Count Dracula Society?
500
This popular Halloween song was created in 1962 by Bobby "Boris" Pickett.
What is The Monster Mash?
500
This is overall the most popular children's Halloween costume.
What is a princess?