Haunted History
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Why do people say “trick or treat” on Halloween?
It’s a playful way of asking for candy, based on the idea that if no treat is given, a trick might follow!
What Halloween monster transforms during a full moon and is vulnerable to silver?
Werewolf
Which candy was originally called “Chicken Feed” when it was first marketed in the 1880s?
Candy Corn
Which 1978 horror film popularized the slasher genre and introduced the character Michael Myers?
Halloween
Which historic hotel in Colorado inspired Stephen King’s The Shining and is known for paranormal activity?
The Stanley Hotel
Why do some people place salt around their doorways on Halloween night?
To ward off evil spirits and prevent them from entering the home.
Which Halloween creature is said to be created by a curse and stitched together from corpses?
Frankenstein's Monster
Which candy was banned in some U.S. states due to choking hazards in the 1970s?
Jawbreakers
Which 1993 Halloween film features three resurrected witches and a talking black cat named Thackery Binx?
Hocus Pocus
What pagan festival marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, influencing modern Halloween?
Samhain
What is the name of the Mexican holiday that overlaps with Halloween and honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls?
Día de los Muertos
Which legendary creature is said to drain blood from livestock and was first reported in Puerto Rico in the 1990s?
Chupacabra
Which candy company was the first to mass-produce individually wrapped Halloween treats to address safety concerns in the 1970s?
Hershey's
Which Tim Burton film blends Halloween and Christmas themes and features a character named Jack Skellington?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Which Halloween tradition is believed to have originated from the belief that spirits return to Earth on October 31st?
Lighting candles and placing them in windows to guide spirits
Why were Halloween costumes originally worn during Halloween in Celtic tradition?
To disguise oneself from spirits believed to roam the Earth on October 31st.
Which cryptid is known for its glowing red eyes and is said to predict disasters, especially in West Virginia folklore?
Mothman
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States, based on sales?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
What is the name of the possessed doll in The Conjuring universe?
Annabelle
What was the purpose of lighting bonfires during Halloween?
To ward off evil spirits and provide light for souls traveling to the afterlife.
Pumpkins are obviously carved into jack-o’-lanterns today. What vegetable was used originally when the tradition was brought to the U.S.?
Turnips. Pumpkins were more plentiful and easier to carve than turnips when Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America.
What creature from Native American folklore is said to be a cannibalistic spirit that possesses humans and is associated with winter and isolation?
Wendigo
What candy was created by a pharmacist in 1847 and is considered one of the oldest mass-produced sweets in the U.S.?
Necco Wafers
What 1968 film by George A. Romero revolutionized the zombie genre and is considered a horror classic?
Night of the Living Dead