Halloween History
What vegetable was used to carve the very first jack-o'-lanterns before people used pumpkins?
Turnips
He stalked a summer camp while wearing a hockey mask.
Jason Vorheese
In general magical lore, what is the name of the legendary bird that bursts into flames upon death and is reborn from its own ashes?
The pheonix
What sweet treat is made by dipping an apple on a stick into heated sugar or syrup?
Caramel Apples
Who is named the mother of Sci-fi and also wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
Where did the tradition of Halloween originate?
Ireland
Morticia
What famous Slavic witch of folklore lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs?
Baba Yaga
True or False - Cotton candy was invented by a dentist.
True. Dentist William Morrison co-invented the cotton candy machine in 1897.
True or False
Stephen King wrote approx 100 novels
False: approx 70
What was the ancient Celtic fall festival that was a precursor to Halloween?
The festival of Samhain
The 3 witches from Hocus Pocus.
Sarah, Mary and Winifred
Which legendary wizard serves as the mentor, guardian, and prophet to young King Arthur in T. H. White’s classic novel The Sword in the Stone?
Merlin
What are the three colors of american Candy Corn?
yellow, orange and white
What is the name of the infamous motel in Psycho?
Bates Motel
Which popular Halloween symbol was once thought to bring good luck to sailors?
Black cats
The friendly Ghost
Casper
True or False: about 5 to 10 % of those tried during historical European and American witch trials were men.
False: 20% to 25%
True or False: The average trick-or-treater collects between 50 and 90 pieces of candy on Halloween.
True
True or False
The Blair Witch movie took 8 days to film
True
In what state is it illegal to dress up as a priest or nun for Halloween?
Alabama
The sisters in Practical Magic
Sally and Gillian Owens
Whats the name of the teen witch who lived with her withcy aunts Hilda and Zelda?
Sabrina
What is the most popular Halloween candy in Canada?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
How many Nightmare on Elm Street movies are there?
9