Halloween Facts
What animal is often linked with witches and bad luck?
black cat
What peanut butter candy is the top-selling Halloween treat in the U.S.?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
What movie features a friendly ghost who befriends a young girl?
Casper
What does ALPFA stand for?
Association of Latino Professionals for America
What Pixar movie beautifully represents Día de los Muertos traditions?
Coco
What was the first fun-size candy bar ever made?
Snickers
What color is the middle stripe in candy corn?
Orange
What horror movie is famous for the line “Do you want to play a game?”
Saw
What year was ALPFA founded?
1972 (any answer in 70's will be counted as correct)
What protective charm is commonly worn to ward off mal de ojo (evil eye)?
A red bracelet
What country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
Which candy was invented first: Hershey’s chocolate bar or M&M’s?
Hershey’s (1894 vs. M&M’s in 1941)
What movie features a possessed doll inspired by real paranormal events?
Annabelle
In what city was ALPFA founded?
Los Angeles
What is the name of the famous weeping ghost from Latin American folklore?
La Llorona
In which country do children go “souling” instead of trick-or-treating?
England
What candy was originally called “chicken feed”?
Candy Corn
What animated film features a girl discovering a secret “other” world with button-eyed people?
Caroline
Approximately how many student and professional members does ALPFA have nationwide today?
Over 100,000
In Latino folklore, what creature is known as the “goat-sucker”?
El Chupacabra
What day comes right after Halloween?
All Saints' Day
How many pounds of candy corn are made each year in the U.S.? (must be within +/- 3 million range)
35 million
What 2018 horror film centers on a family haunted after a funeral and a secret cult?
Hereditary
Name one company frequently partnering with ALPFA for recruiting.
EY / RSM / Deloitte / KPMG
What mythical figure do parents warn children about, saying he’ll come for them if they misbehave?
El Cuco