Halloween: A History
What is another name that Halloween has?
Hallow's Eve
He is a minor character in Halloweentown, with a penchant to make jokes as he drives people to their destinations.
Who is Benny?
Usually depicted as being weak to garlic, sunlight, and wooden stakes.
What is a vampire?
Nearly everyone either loves this candy or despises it with a passion. Originally called "Chicken feed"
What is candy corn?
One of the first science fiction stories, which inspired horror stories, films, and plays.
What is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
What kind of holiday is Halloween?
Pagan
The main antagonist in Halloween.
Who is Michel Meyers?
What is Zombie?
These sticky, crunchy creations become extremely popular in the fall.
What are caramel/candy apples?
This is banned in Hollywood on Halloween.
What is silly string?
In what country did Halloween start?
Ireland
The most played Halloween movie.
What is Hocus Pocus?
A dead human body that has decayed, traditionally wrapped in bandages.
What is a mummy?
This flavor is showcased starting in August, though is most popular in October-November.
What is pumpkin spice?
The BBC banned this hit 1962 song from airplay that year because they thought it was “too morbid.”
What is The Monster Mash?
How did carving a pumpkin start?
It started in Ireland with originally the carving of turnips to place in front of your home stead to ward off any evil spirits.
1974 American comedy horror film directed by Mel Brooks.
What is Young Frankenstein?
Death personified.
Who is the Grim Reaper?
What are Kit Kats?
This person died on Halloween in 1926.
Who is Harry Houdini?
What is Halloween's original name?
(HINT:It is still called this in Ireland.)
Samhain
(sah-win)
A demigod and loyal minion to the Sumerian shape-shifting god of destruction.
Who is Vinz Clortho?
Created by an author named Washington Irving in the 1820s.
Who is the Headless Horseman?
The most popular candy in Illinois.
What are sour patch kids?
30,581 of these are displayed in Keene, New Hampshire, which is what holds the world record.
What are Jack o Lanterns?