Candy, Candy & More Candy
Originally coined "Fairy Floss" this pastel colored candy was ironically created by a Dentist (William Morrison).
What is: Cotton Candy
In 'It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown',
Who does Linus mistake for the Great Pumpkin before fainting in disbelief?
Who is: Snoopy
This Halloween decoration is classified as a fruit, not a vegetable.
What are: Pumpkins
In ancient Egypt this process was thought to guarantee immortality in the Afterlife.
It is now inspiration for a common Halloween Costume.
What is: Mummification/Mummy
Fun Fact: The Egyptians believed preservation of the earthly body ensured soul & spirit would reunite with the body after death.
This Michael Jackson hit was originally coined "Starlight" before being changed to this iconic lyric
What is: Thriller
What classic Halloween candy was originally called
"chicken feed"?
What is: Candy Corn
What popular stop motion movie was inspired by a poem, written by the director Tim Burton himself, in 1982.
What is: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Where does the term "Halloween" come from?
What is: "All Hallows Eve"
Why did people initially wear costumes on Halloween or rather All Hallows Eve?
What is: To ward off and/or trick evil spirits
According to Ray Parker Jr., who ya gonna call?
What is: Ghostbusters
What candy is considered the most popular during Halloween in the U.S.?
What is: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
You may be a Gomez Addams if you call your loved one this Italian term of endearment
*Hint: it translates to "my beloved"/"my darling"
What is: Cara Mia
This hispanic holiday is often associated with Halloween.
What is: Dia de los Muertos
or Day of the Dead
This creature is rooted in Slavic explanations for contagious diseases & death within their communities.
They believed this creature to be the undead preying on the living to sustain themselves.
What is: a Vampire
This monstrously catchy song by Bobby ("Boris") Pickett topped the charts in 1962
What is: The Monster Mash
What Halloween candy has a connection to a U.S. ration during WW2?
What are: Tootsie Rolls
In the movie Hotel Transylvania , Johnny is disguised as a monster called "Johnnystein"
—He claims to be a cousin of Frankenstein on this body part's side.
What is: The Right Arm
Americans in the 1900s used to send out ______ to friends as a way of celebrating Halloween.
What are: Cards
While the Irish story of Stingy Jack resulted in the tradition of carving Jack O Lanterns,
What vegetable was typically carved before pumpkins became the popular choice?
What are: Turnips
The "Wednesday Addams" Mandela Effect refers to the widespread false memory that Jenna Ortega's viral dance from the Netflix show Wednesday was set to the Lady Gaga song Bloody Mary.
What is the name of the 1981 hit song she actually danced to?
What is the: Goo Goo Muck
Historically pieces of cake, fruit, nuts, coins, and little toys used to be handed out on Halloween night. It wasn't until the 19___s that candy became the staple treat.
* hint: marketing played a key role in this change
What is:1950s
In the movie Gremlins,
what are the 3 things you must NEVER do when owning a Mogwai?
What is:
1. Expose them to bright light
2. Get them wet
3. Feed them after midnight
In what state is it ILLEGAL to dress up as a priest or nun on Halloween?
Hint: think southern :)
What is: Alabama
In ancient Greek mythology sirens lured sailors to their death with their enchanting songs.
They were said to be half _____, and half ______.
What two creatures make up a siren's form?
What is: Half woman, Half bird
Finish the lyric:
Spooky, scary skeletons
Send shivers down your spine
Shrieking skulls will shock your soul
Seal ______________
What is: Seal your doom tonight