All Hallows Eve
The Halloween we celebrate today was originally an ____________ holiday.
Irish
Silly string is banned from 12:00am on October 31 to 12:00pm on November 1 in this L.A. area.
Hollywood
T or F
There is a phobia of Halloween, and it is called "Samhainphobia"
(sow-in-uh-foh-bee-uh)
True
What was the most popular Halloween candy in 2024 in the United States
Reece's
Stingy Jack, also known as Jack the Smith, Drunk Jack, Flaky Jack, and Pumpkin Jack, influenced the creation of _________________.
Jack-o'-lanterns
The original date for Halloween was actually _________________, to commemorate the end of summer and harvest, that then transitions into a cold, dark, winter that was commonly associated with death.
November 1st
According to __________ states code 13A-14-4, "Whoever, being in a public place, fraudulently pretends by garb or outward array to be a minister of any religion, or nun, priest, rabbi or other member of the clergy, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment."
(Not just Halloween lol)
Alabama
You spell ghost: G-H-O-S-T. Can you spell that without using a "g"?
That
What super-popular candy bar is named after a horse?
Snickers
What was the practice of going door to door and asking for treats in exchange for prayers called?
Souling
In the year 1000, the Catholic Church created 'All Souls' Day', celebrated on November 2. What is the suspected reason why?
To replace the Celtic festivals of the dead and make it a similar church-sanctioned holiday
In 2022, $10.6 billion was spent on Halloween. What is the average spending for an American household?
When the M&M's were first released in 1941 they debuted with their colors as Red, Yellow, Green, Brown, and Violet. In the late 1940's they exchanged violet for what color?
Tan
What is the name of the classic Halloween candy that was originally sold as "Chicken Feed"
Candy Corn
What is believed to happen if you wear your clothes inside out on Halloween?
You will see a witch at midnight
Similar to American Halloween, the Irish carved faces in turnips and other root vegetables. They would also build large bonfires, engage in animal sacrifices (not really an American thing, lol), and dress up in costumes. What kind of costumes would they wear?
Typically animal heads and skins
The first American Halloween celebrations consisted of telling ghost stories, dancing, singing, and ________________________.
Telling others' fortunes.
Stingy Jack tricks the Devil into a series of agreements, ensuring he can never claim Jack's soul. After Jack dies, he is denied entry into Heaven due to his sinful life and barred from Hell by his deal with the Devil. The Devil gives Jack a burning coal to light his way through eternal darkness, which he places in a hollowed-out turnip, becoming the original "Jack of the Lantern". With spiritual context in mind, why do we light jack-o'-lanterns?
To ward off Jack's spirit that is cursed to walk the earth for all eternity
What happens if you see a spider on Halloween?
It is believed to be the spirit of a loved one watching over you
Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower in 1958.
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__________ is the ancient Celtic festival where Halloween originates.
Samhain (sow-in)
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Halloween is no longer considered a "religious" holiday due to the fact what people were enocuraged to _________________.
Remove anything, "frightening" or "grotesque" from celebrations and decorations.
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What is referred to as being the "greatest Halloween trick"?
The psychological fear of having razor blades in candy.
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What is the current name of a popular Halloween candy that originally appealed to rural and agricultural areas due to the name it was originally sold as?
Candy Corn
DAILY DOUBLE
Halloween has many romantic traditions, like staring at a mirror in the dark, throwing a long string of an apple peel over your shoulder and the classic game of _________________________.
Bobbing for apples