Candy
How many colors of M&Ms are there in a normal bag?
6
What film features the character Jack Skellington?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Traditionally, what animal is associated with witches?
Black Cats
What Halloween tradition was paused during World War II?
Trick-or-treating
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
What Halloween candy is most widely considered the worst?
candy corn
What do call a man who practices witchcraft?
Warlock
What does the word "Halloween" mean?
"hallowed evening" or "holy night"
What film popularized the modern image of a witch with flowing black robes, a pointy hat, and green skin?
Wizard of Oz
“Who you gonna call?”
Ghost Busters
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Reese's Cups
What do you sprinkle on your doorstep if you want to keep evil spirts out of your house on Halloween night?
Salt
In which Grimm fairy tale can we find a witch with a house made out of gingerbread?
“Hansel and Gretel”
What medieval English/Catholic tradition inspired trick-or-treating?
On All Souls Day, the poor would go "souling," knocking on doors and offering prayers for residents' deceased loved ones in exchange for food
Only one holiday surpasses Halloween in annual consumer sales. What is it?
Christmas
How many children have been harmed or injured by poisoned or manipulated candy given to them by strangers on Halloween?
Zero
What's the most popular Halloween costume in the U.S., according to Google?
A Witch
What do the Halloween colors black and orange symbolize?
Orange stands for harvest and warmth, and black signifies death and darkness
Where does the term "jack o'lantern" come from?
The term "jack o'lantern" originates from an Irish folktale about a cheap man named "Stingy Jack" who made a deal with the devil
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year? (closest answer wins)
35 million pounds
What happens on the Autumn Equinox?
The hours of daylight and darkness are equal
Why is wearing costumes a tradition at Halloween?
To disguise yourself from evil spirits
Pope Gregory IX declared cats as the instruments of Satan, and set Medieval Europe on a great cat purge, with special attention paid to black cats, who were particularly Luciferian. What was the result of this?
The Black Death/Bubonic Plague
In what state is it illegal to dress up as a nun or a priest on Halloween?
Alabama (Law Section 13A-14-4: Fraudulent Clergyman Impersonation)