Halloween Movies
What classic horror movie is the tale of serial killer Michael Meyers and his Sister?
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
Jack o’ Lanterns were traditionally said to do what?
Keep away evil spirits
What Halloween candy was handed out during WWII as rations?
Tootsie Roll
Jack-o'-lanterns originated in Ireland with what vegetable?
Turnips
If you are a teenager living on Elm Street what should you never do?
Go to sleep
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
What is Samhainophobia?
The Fear of Halloween
What is the top selling Halloween candy?
Candy Corn
Which event caused a large immigrant movement during the second half of the 19th century, helping popularize the celebration of Halloween nationally across the US?
Irish Potato Famine
What was the name of the boy who drowned in "Friday the 13th"?
Jason Voorhees
Who plays Frankenstein in the 1974 film, Young Frankenstein?
Gene Wilder
What is the night before Halloween commonly referred to as?
Mischief Night
Before candy, what was handed out to children?
Small Cakes "soul cakes"
What popular fall festival activity did the Romans bring to Britain when they invaded?
Bobbing for apples
In what movie do a group of halloween misfits from another land try to capture Sandy Claws?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The word “monster” comes from the Latin word “monstrum.” What does it mean?
An unusual thing
From which Gaelic celebration does trick-or-treating stem?
Samhain
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed
In 18th-century Ireland, a matchmaking cook might bury a ring in what food on Halloween night?
Mashed Potatoes
Who is the BEST witch out of all 3 witches in the movie HOCUS POCUS?
Sarah Sanderson, of course! :)
Over the last decade, the world has has an obsession with this kind of Monster causing an Apocolypse of sorts.
Zombies
According to most candy polls, what is the most unfavorite type of Halloween Candy?
Candy Corn! (though Mrs. Varnell LOVES it!)
What is the most common "reason" parents give for eating their children's Halloween Candy?
"checking to see if it's okay/good/not poison"
Where did the tradition of wearing costumes come from?
To "disguise" or hide yourself from ghosts and evil spirits that may be out looking to inhabit a body during the celtic known celebration of Samhain