Game 1
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
Your future husband or wife
Pumpkins can be orange, white, green, or what other colour?
Blue
How do pumpkins grow?
On vines
What’s another name for a carved pumpkin?
A Jack-o-lantern
Which Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?
All Saints (Hallows) Day
From which region in the world do pumpkins originate?
Central America
What’s the body count for the film Halloween?
5 people and a dog
What do Halloween colors, black and orange, signify?
Orange stands for harvest, and black signifies death.
How much does the world’s biggest pumpkin weigh?
2,624 pounds. A woman in Belgium holds the world record for growing the biggest pumpkin in the world.
What was the name of Dracula’s sidekick?
Renfield
Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
Which year was the movie Freaks made?
1932
What do people “bob” for on Halloween?
Apples
Instead of pumpkins, what vegetable did many Irish people carve for early Halloweens?
Turnips
From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate?
Bone and Fire
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
When do vampires sleep?
At night
Complete the following chant, normally said by witches: double, double, toil and …?
Trouble!
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the devil
According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability?
See and talk spirits
What two countries are widely credited with originating the idea of wearing costumes on Halloween?
Ireland and Scotland
How many colours of M&Ms are there?
There are 25 different colours of M&M’s.
What should all Halloween lovers say when knocking on the door?
Trick or treat!