Halloween 101
"Spooky" Facts
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100

The colors of Halloween are these.

What is black and orange?

100

In Medieval Europe, if you heard this animal, something bad would happen to you.

What is an owl?

100

Be careful, the main character in this New England story won't give you a "head" start chasing you. 

What is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? (full points)

OR

Who is the Headless Horesman? (half points)

100

A man in a mask terrorizes a small town in this properly named film.

What is Halloween?

100

In China, Teng Chieh is a Halloween festival that has lanterns shaped like these mythical creatures.

What is a dragon?

200

Name a tradition that takes place around October 31st.

What is Halloween?

OR

What is Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead?

OR

What is Samhain?

200

Who was the first TV character to go trick-or-treating?

Who is Charlie Brown?

200

This story's clown will do anything but make you laugh.

What is It?

200

This movie follows the adventure of a girl and the world's "friendliest" ghost. 

What is Casper?

200

From decor to drinks, these have become a staple of autumn trends.

What is pumpkin?

300

The first jack o'lanterns were made from this.

What is a turnip?

300

Most black cats have bright golden eyes due to this pigment.

What is melanin?

300

A mad scientist tries to build his dream body.

What is Frankenstein?

300

When his pet passes away, a boy attempts to bring it back to life in this claymation film. 

What is Frankenweenie?

300

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) highlights these kind of flowers.

What is the marigold?

OR

What is the cempasuchil? (bonus points)

400

The #1 candy sold for Halloween

What is M&M?

400

In Bellville, MO, you cannot do this if you are over the age of 13.

What is ask for Halloween candy?

400

Be careful, saying this name 3 times will bring an unwanted visitor to your home. 

What is Bloody Mary?

400

An estranged girl follows the rabbit hole to a perfect version of her life. However, she quickly finds out not everything is as wonderful as it is made out to be.

What is Coraline?

400

In England, Halloween is normally overlooked by this day symbolized by bonfires.

What is Guy Fawkes Day?

500

The word "Halloween" was mentioned in Christian text during this year.

What is 1745?

500

This state is considered the U.S. pumpkin capital.

What is Illinois?

500

If you hear her cries, run.

What is La Llorona?

500

These cute creatures are found in everyone's dreams, but after some broken rules, they become everyone's nightmares.

What is the Gremlins?

500

Guatemala honors the deceased by filling the sky with these, flying as tall as 40ft high.

What is a kite?