Spooky History
Why are black cats associated with Halloween?
In medieval Europe, it was believed that devils and witches could disguise themselves as black cats.
What was the most popular costume in 2023?
Barbie
What is the only mammal that can fly?
bat
What magician died on Halloween?
Houdini
True or False: The halloween tradition of bobbing for apples stemmed from a courting/dating ritual
True. One version of the ritual is as follows: Girls would mark their names on apples before dropping them into barrels of water. Potential suitors would bob for the apples, and picking the name of the girl would indicate the possibility of a future relationship.
What animal will most shelters not allow people to adopt on Halloween?
black cats
What is another name for a lycanthrope?
a werewolf
What is the most commercially successful horror movie?
It
Where does the word, Halloween, come from?
the evening before All Saints Day (November 1) is called All Hallows Eve.
Where can you be fined for using silly string on halloween?
Hollywood
Which halloween candy was originally referred to as, “chicken feed”?
candy corn
Which state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland. It comes from the Samhain, a celtic festival of the Pagan religion. This festival celebrates the last summer harvest where participants would dress up to scare off ghosts and ghouls.
Where is the biggest Halloween parade in the Us thrown?
New York
What animal is commonly seen as an omen if death and is featured in Halloween lore?
a raven
What is the fear of ghosts?
phasmophobia
What other vegetables were used to make Jack-O-Lanterns? Name 1.
turnips and potatoes
Where does the mask that Michael Myers wears in “Halloween” come from?
it is a modified Captain Kirk mask from Star Trek
What is the name of Wednesday’s pet spider?
Homer
What is a poltergeist?
a ghost or spirit that is caused by physical disturbances