Retail Lingo
Retailers offer this type of deal, allowing customers to purchase one item and get a second at a discounted price or free.
buy one get one free (BOGO)
Gold / Silver / Platinum
metals
This vegetable is carved into jack-o'-lanterns and lit from within on Halloween night.
pumpkins
In Hollywood, it's the major street 2 blocks north of Sunset Boulevard.
Hollywood Blvd.
These three colors are used in the American flag
red, white, and blue
Before making a purchase, many people look for this document that can give them a discount at checkout.
coupon
Earthquake / Tornado / Hurricane
natural disasters
Kids dress up in costumes and say this phrase when knocking on doors to get candy.
trick-or-treat
One of the band's 4 faces, Keith Moon was the man who drummed for this quartet that had a hit with "Squeeze Box."
The Who
A popular 1970s rock band that took its name from three essential bodily fluids.
Blood, Sweat, and Tears
The counter where you go to pay for your items in a store is commonly called this.
checkout
Wool / Cotton / Polyester
fabrics
This iconic orange and yellow triangular candy is a Halloween staple, although it’s not made from corn.
candy corn
The Declaration of Independence & the Constitution were both signed in this Philadelphia hall.
Independence Hall
This famous trio of Disney characters includes a mouse, a dog, and a duck.
Mickey, Pluto, and Donald Duck
Named after the busiest shopping day in the U.S., this annual event is when retailers offer big discounts the day after Thanksgiving.
Black Friday
Rock / Pop / Jazz
music genres
This flying mammal is often associated with spooky Halloween imagery, especially in haunted houses and caves.
bat
Launched in 1990, this weekly magazine from Time Inc. covers all aspects of the entertainment industry.
Entertainment Weekly
This classic phrase describes the essentials for surviving a harsh environment: covering, drink, and nourishment.
Food, Water, and Shelter
This retail strategy offers a limited-time, deeply discounted deal, often creating a sense of urgency for customers to buy.
flash sale
Aristotle / Plato / Socrates
Greek Philosophers
In Mexican tradition, this holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors the spirits of deceased loved ones and features colorful skulls and marigolds.
Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
In 1452 Leonardo da Vinci was born near a small Tuscan hill town called this.
Vinci
The three primary colors of light, which combine to create all other colors on your TV screen.
red, green, and blue