Halloween History
Immigrants from what country brought Halloween traditions to America?
Ireland
What candy was originally called "Chicken Feed"?
Candy Corn
What is the name of the father in "The Addams Family"?
Gomez
What Halloween song hit #1 on the Hot100 in 1962?
"Monster Mash"
What were Jack-O-Lanterns originally carved from?
Turnips
What is the top-selling halloween candy over the last decade?
Skittles
Which Tim Burton movie features the headless horseman?
Sleepy Hollow
What was the most popular children's costume in 2021?
Spiderman
When did trick-or-treating become popular in the US? (decade)
1930s
What state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
In the movie Hocus Pocus, what is the name of the song the Sanderson sisters sing at the Halloween party?
"I Put a Spell on You"
What was the most popular dog costume in 2021?
Pumpkin
Where was the first city-wide Halloween celebration in the United States? (state)
Minnesota
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Houdini
Michael Myers' mask in Halloween was actually a costume for what sci-fi TV character?
Captain Kirk
What item is banned in California on Halloween?
Silly String
What comic strip popularized the phrase "Trick-or-Treat"?
Peanuts
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
35 million pounds (9 billion pieces)
What horror movie was the first American film ever to show a toilet on screen?
Psycho (1960)
What is the Guiness World Record for Fastest Pumpkin Carving?
16.47 seconds!
Stephen Clarke (USA) in NYC on 31 October 2013. 15.8 seconds in 2019 but still waiting for Guiness to verify!