Halloween Candy
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the US?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Who wrote all the songs for Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Corpse Bride?
Danny Elfman
What is the ancient Celtic name for Halloween?
Samhain
What date is National Candy Corn Day?
October 30th
What is the name of the hotel in “The Shining”?
The Overlook Hotel
What vegetable were jack o'lanterns made out of originally?
Turnips or potatoes
How many ingredients are in a Butterfinger candy bar?
19
What year did the original Dracula film, starring Bela Lugosi, come out?
1931
What year did the first Spirit Halloween stores open?
1983
How much money did Americans collectively spend on Halloween candy in 2024?
$3-3.7 billion
What was the first horror movie to win an Academy Award?
The Silence of the Lambs
How did World War II make it impossible to trick-or-treat in the US between 1942 and 1947?
There was sugar rationing in the US during World War II, so not everyone could afford to buy candy - and those that could, couldn't afford to buy excessive amounts.