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Every year, Canada celebrates this holiday on the second Monday of October, and the United States celebrates the same holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving
100
The night before Halloween is called
Mischief Night, Devil's Night, Cabbage Night, Gate Night, or Goosey Night
100
Who is the villain of the "Halloween" horror movies?
Michael Myers
100
Which singer released the song “Thriller,” accompanied by one of pop music’s most famous monster-filled videos?
Michael Jackson.
The full “Thriller” short film is still one of the most recognizable Halloween season music videos.
100
What popular activity happens in orchards during October?
Apple picking
100
Apples dipped in this melted topping are a fall
favorite
Caramel
200
True or False: October was the eighth month in the Roman calendar.
True
October was the eighth month before January and February were added
200
What do you call a group of witches?
A coven
200
Which animated Disney movie is set in a hotel and caters exclusively to monsters and supernatural creatures?
Hotel Transylvania
200
Which rapper behind “Lose Yourself” was born on October 17, 1972?
Eminem
200
What is a carved pumpkin with a candle inside called?
A jack-o’-lantern
200
What warm fall drink is made from pressed apples?
Apple cider
300
The word “Halloween” developed from a shortened form of which older name for the evening?
All Hallows’ Eve
300
This is the only holiday that surpasses Halloween in annual consumer sales
Christmas
300
What is the first name of the famously deadpan daughter in the Addams Family?
Wednesday Addams
300
Who sings the famous theme song "Ghostbusters" from the 1984 movie Ghostbusters?
Ray Parker Jr.
300
This is the birth flower for October
a) marigold b) hydrangea c) petunia
A - Marigold
300
These mini cabbages make their debut in fall
Brussels sprouts
400
Which country is credited with originating the tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns, originally using turnips and beets before switching to pumpkins in America?
Ireland
400
Which U.S. city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade?
New York City
400
Which cartoon Great Dane travels with a group of friends solving spooky mysteries?
Scooby-Doo
400
Which singer behind “Uptown Funk” and “Just the Way You Are” was born on October 8, 1985?
Bruno Mars
400
Which worldwide observance encouraging vegetarian food is celebrated on October 1?
World Vegetarian Day.
400
This squash can be used in place of pasta
Spaghetti squash
Spaghetti squash and butternut squash are examples of winter squash
500
Which Massachusetts city is famous for its 1692 witch trials and has become a major Halloween destination?
Salem
500
This famous Halloween candy was created in the 1880's and was originally named "Chicken Feed"
Candy Corn
500
True or False
In "Friday the 13th," Jason Voorhees wears a scream mask on his face.
False. A hockey mask
500
Which Beatle, born on October 9, 1940, later released the song “Imagine”?
John Lennon.
500
Tourmaline is one of October’s two birthstones; this is typically considered the primary birthstone
a) opal b) topaz c) ruby
Opal
Opal is derived from the Greek word opallios, which means “to see a change of color”
500
What spice comes from the inner bark of a tree and is commonly used in apple pie and pumpkin spice drinks?
Cinnamon
600
On October 18, 1867, the United States took possession of this territory, which is now the 49th state
Alaska
600
People suffering from 'Samhainophobia' (pronounced SOW when uh foah bee uh) are terrified of this
Halloween
600
“Here’s Johnny!”
The Shining
600
Who wrote and performed the 1962 novelty song "Monster Mash"?
Bobby "Boris" Pickett (with the Crypt-Kicker Five)
600
What date is World Mental Health Day on?
October 10
600
What was the first fruit grown by humans?
Figs (based on archaeological evidence)