General
What is the superstition associated with black cats on Halloween?
Bad luck
Halloween was celebrated for the first time ever in the United States in what decade?
The 1840's
What were the first-ever fun-size candy bars?
Snickers and Milkyway
Whats the most popular kids costume in the U.S.?
A superhero
What was the original title for Disney's Hocus Pocus?
Halloween House
How many pounds of fresh pumpkins did the U.S. produce in 2021?
1.2 million pounds
When is Halloween thought to have originated?
4000 B.C.
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Skittles
What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
A pumpkin
What was The Addams' address?
0001 Cemetery Lane
What do the Halloween colors black and orange symbolize?
Orange: harvest and warmth
Black: death and darkness
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
How many times does Mr. Owl lick the tootsie pop before biting into it?
3
What's the most popular Halloween costume for all age groups?
A witch
What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
IT
What vegetable is part of a tradition on the night before Halloween?
Cabbage is often used in pranks on Mischief Night, sometimes called Cabbage Night.
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
By hiding their shoes in the walls
How many calories are in an average trick-or-treater's Halloween stash?
11,000
In what American state is it illegal to be a priest or nun for Halloween?
Alabama
What was Count Dracula's original name in the Bram Stoker classic?
Count Wampyr
What U.S. town holds the record for most lit Jack-o'-lanterns?
Keene, New Hampshire with 30,581
Which first lady was the first to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower, 1958
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
35 million pounds of candy corn is made every year—amounting to about 9 billion pieces.
In what European country were the first Halloween costumes worn?
Scotland
What is the Halloween special episode of Charlie Brown called?
"Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"