October 31st
In European folklore, this is a man who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day
Werewolf
What country did Halloween originate in?
a) Japan b) USA c) Ireland
c) Ireland
The Shining saw Jack Nicholson star in one of his most iconic roles, but who wrote the novel (of the same name) on which the film was based?
Stephen King
This candy is orange and white
Candy Corn
What are the two main colors associated with Halloween?
Black & orange
What do you call someone who barters for their magical power?
A warlock
What US State produces the most pumpkins?
A. Kansas
B. Idaho
C. Illinois
c. Illinois
Is Pumpkin a vegetable or fruit?
Fruit
I am red, long and skinny. I can be used as a straw.
Twizzlers
After Knocking at the door on Halloween night what do you say?
Trick or treat
This film character has long sharp metal claws and visits kids in their sleep
Freddy Kreuger
What is the only mammal that can fly?
A bat
If you TP someone's house, you throw this.
Toilet paper
I'm chocolate, with peanut butter in the middle.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
In the United States, the first citywide celebration of Halloween was in _______ in 1921.
a. Minnesota
b. Arizona
c. New York
d. Wisconsin
a. Minnesota
They are usually portrayed as strong and mindless beings with rotting flesh.
Zombie
Seeds
Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the U.S. after Christmas. How much do Americans spend on Halloween each year apprx?
a) $200 million b) $1 billion c) $12 billion
c) About $12.2 billion (2023)
I'm round and I come in many flavors chocolate, peanuts, and peanut butter.
M & M's
A home that is visited by spirits from the past.
What is a haunted house?
This is a dead human or an animal whose body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions. Usually shown in Egypt.
Mummy
Jack o' Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out ________ to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
a. Pumpkins
b. Turnips
c. Cantaloupe
b) Turnips
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
What is the MOST popular Halloween candy in the USA?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (M&M's is also accepted)
The Addams Family
This Halloween character resides in Transylvania
Dracula
This Addams family member has long hair and doesn't speak.
Cousin It
Which film is the song "This is Halloween" from?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What was the original name of Candy Corn?
a) Candy pellets b) Chicken feed c) Sugar corn
b. chicken feed