Historical Halloween
Which ancient festival did Halloween originate from?
Samhain
The worlds largest pumpkin weighed over 2,000 pounds
What is true?
Which magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
Which Halloween treat is made by coating an apple in sticky syrup?
Candy Apple
Before pumpkins became popular what fruit was used to carve jack-o'-lanterns?
Turnips
What city hosts the largest Halloween parade?
New York City: The Village Halloween Party
How many pounds of candy does the average American eat per year?
22 Pounds
What Halloween game started as a romantic fortune-telling game that supposedly predicted future relationships?
Bobbing for Apples
People who have a fear of Halloween have Samhainophobia
What is true?
What were bonfires were traditionally lit on Samhain to celebrate the end of?
The Harvest
In which decade did trick-or-treating become widespread in the U.S.?
The 1950s?
Before it got its title of Candy Corn, what was Candy Corn called?
Chicken Feed
In the 1800s, people would go door to door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for food. What was this called?
Souling
What Halloween tradition became popular as a way to reduce the amount of vandalism that occurred on Halloween night?
Halloween Parties
How much money is the National Retail Federation expecting consumers to spend on Halloween related items in 2026?
$13.5 billion
According to Forbes, what was the most popular Halloween candy in 2025?
Reese's