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100
What candy has the slogan "Melts in your mouth not in your hands"?
M&Ms
100
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
100
What date is Halloween celebrated on?
October 31
100
This ancient fellow was an Egyptian pharaoh back in his glory days.
A mummy
100
Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight on Oct. 31?
Mexico
200
In what country was the first written account of children using the phrase “trick or treat” on Halloween? a) USA b) Canada c) Ireland d) Scotland
b) Canada - in a 1927 newspaper in Blackie, Alberta.
200
The largest known pumpkin in the world weighed: A) 513 pounds B) 3,211 pounds C) 1,385 pounds D) 278 pounds
C) 1,385 lbs – Grown in Pleasant Hill, Oregon
200
What famous magician died in 1926 on Halloween night?
Harry Houdini
200
According to the National Retail Federation, The most popular Halloween costume themes are: witch, cat, clown, and this “blood-thirsty” character.
A vampire
200
Transylvania is a region in which country?
Romania
300
What is Halloween's most popular chocolate bar?
Snickers
300
Where is the "pumpkin capital" of the world? A) Morton, Illinois B) Utrecht, Netherlands C) Liverpool, England D) Dublin, Ireland
A) Morton, Illinois - home to the Libby's, the world's largest pumpkin factory.
300
Which country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland
300
What was the most popular Halloween costume for adults in 2015? a) Cat b) Ghost c) Vampire d) Witch
d) Witch - Next up was an animal of some sort, followed by characters from Batman. Fourth place was a zombie and in fifth place were characters from the Star Wars universe.
300
What item is banned only during Halloween from 12am October 31st to 12pm November 1st in Hollywood, California?
Silly string
400
In what year was candy corn invented? a) 1850 b) 1880 c) 1920 d) 1980
b) 1880 - Candy corn was invented by George Renniger at the Wunderle Candy Co. in Philadelphia.
400
Out of which vegetable were Jack O'Lanterns originally made?
Turnips
400
Halloween is the day before which holiday?
All Saints Day (or All Hallows' Day)
400
Approximately what percentage of adults dress up for Halloween in North America? a) 25% b) 50% c) 65% d) 80%
b) 50%
400
True or False: Vampire bats are found in Transylvania.
False - Vampire bats do exist, but they are not from Transylvania. They live in South and Central America, and thrive on the blood of cattle, horses, and birds.
500
Before it was well-known, which Halloween candy was commonly called "chicken-feed"? a) Candy corn b) Taffy c) Licorice d) Tootsie rolls
a) Candy corn - because it looked like the corn that farmers would feed their chickens.
500
Pumpkins have been grown in America for around: A) 500 years B) 5,000 years C) 50,000 years D) 100,000 years
B) 5,000 years - Pumpkins originated Central America, and are indigenous to the western hemisphere. Spanish and Portuguese explorers carried pumpkin seeds back to Europe in the 14th century. In North America, Native Americans grew pumpkins for food long before the first Europeans arrived on the continent in the 1600s.
500
Halloween has its origins in which ancient Celtic festival?
Samhain
500
What was the most popular costume for dogs in 2015? a) Hot dog b) Frog c) Pumpkin d) Ghost
c) Pumpkin
500
In what country are lanterns shaped like dragons and other animals are hung around houses and streets to help guide the spirits back to their earthly homes?
China - this celebration is called Teng Chieh or the Lantern Festival.