Books
& Fairy Tales
& Fairy Tales
In which Grimm fairy tale can we find a witch with a house made of gingerbread?
“Hansel and Gretel”
A 1984 film song asked, “Who you gonna call?”, and the answer is what?
"Ghostbusters!"
Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as Count Dracula's home, located?
In Romania
What does the word "Halloween" mean?
"All Hallows Eve(n)" - Hallowed Evening or Holy Night (All Saints' Night).
Why is the Bermuda Triangle (a loosely-defined region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean) also called the Devil's Triangle?
Because of a number of aircraft and ships that are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances there
Who was the main character named Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s eponymous book?
The scientist who created the monster.
Which movie family is said to be “creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky”?
The Addams Family.
Which famous magician actually died (!) on a Halloween day?
Harry Houdini
What ancient Celtic festival was Halloween influenced by?
Samhain (which means 'summer's end')
According to a legend, if a girl looks in the mirror on Halloween, she'll see...
...the face of her future husband.
Which French book that contains a name of a classical Halloween creature in its name, has been famously adapted into a musical by A.Lloyd-Webber?
"The Phantom of the Opera"
What Mexican Holiday is the concept of the 2017 animation film 'Coco' inspired by?
The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
Which of the following is NOT a term for a scarecrow? Hodmedod, Murmet, Doodle sack, Hay-man, Gallybagger, Mommet, Mawkin.
Doodle Sack (which is an English word for a bagpipe).
What Celtic tradition led to modern-day trick-or-treating?
For the celebration, people would put treats or food out to pacify evil spirits.
What mysterious British landmark consists of the elements that were supposedly a way to tell the time of year?
Stonehenge
What was the name of the clown in Stephen King’s ‘It’?
Pennywise
What Tim Burton animated film is the song 'This is Halloween' from?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
A unibrow, hairy palms, tattoos, and a long middle finger are signs of what scary Halloween creature?
A werewolf
Where does the term "Jack'o'lantern" come from?
The term "Jack'o'lantern" originates from an Irish folktale about a cheap man named "Stingy Jack" who made a deal with the devil.
What is samhainophobia ?
It's a fear of Halloween. People with this specific phobia feel anxious when they think about or experience anything to do with Halloween.