OCTOBER
For what Latin number is October named?
Eight
How long did witch hunts last in Europe?
300 years
Name one Sanderson Sister from the movie Hocus Pocus?
Sarah, Mary OR Winifred "Winnie"
When was Halloween first celebrated in the United States?
around the 1840s
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
A whopping 35 million pounds of candy corn is made every year—amounting to about 9 billion pieces.
There are two gemstones for October. Name One of Them.
Opal OR Tourmaline
What is the name of the witch in The Wizard of Oz?
The Wicked Witch of the West
Which iconic scary movie had Johnny Depp's film debut?
Nightmare on Elm Street
Which famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
Your future husband or wife
National Fire Prevention Week commemorates which disaster of the United States?
The Great Chicago Fire
What is the name of the religion based on witchcraft?
Wicca
What is the name of the scary clown from the Stephen King Franchise 'It'?
Pennywise
What is Halloween better known as?
All Hallow's Eve
Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight October 31st?
Mexico
Oktoberfest was held in which city for the first time?
Munich, Germany
What is a group of witches called?
Coven
How many Friday the 13th movies are there?
12
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Skittles
Who wrote the classic novel Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
Which famous Queen was beheaded on the 16th of October 1793?
Marie Antoinette
Where did the famous witch trials take place between 1692 and 1693?
Salem
Which vintage horror movie got 10 Academy Award Nominations?
The Exorcist
Out of which vegetable were Jack O’ Lanterns originally made?
Turnips
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland