History of Halloween
True or False: Harry Houdini (the magician) died on Halloween.
True
What is the Most Watched Halloween Movie of all time?
Hocus Pocus
What is the most hated Halloween candy?
Candy Corn
How do you conjure the ghost of Bloody Mary according to legend?
Stand in front of a mirror with a candle and the lights off. Chant her name repeatedly
True or False: Pumpkin is a vegetable.
False! Pumpkin is a fruit.
What did people used to do for Halloween candy before they told jokes?
Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
How long can leftover candy last (within one month)?
1 year or 12 months
The term "zombie" comes from the folklore of which country?
A) Italy
B) Japan
C) Haiti
D) China
C) Haiti
How often is there a full moon on Halloween? Every __ years:
A) 5
B) 19
C) 7
D) 13
B) 19
What vegetable did people carve before the tradition of pumpkin-carving began?
Turnips
What was almost the title of Hocus Pocus?
Halloween House
What is the most loved Halloween candy?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
What famous monster has an NHL team named after it?
A) Devil
B) Chupacabra
C) Bigfoot
D) Loch Ness Monster
A) Devil
What is banned on Halloween in Hollywood?
Silly String
What is another name for Halloween? (Two answers, only have to guess one)
All Saint's Day
Samhain
What is considered the scariest film of all time?
The Exorcist
How much do parents spend on average for Halloween? (within $10)
$102
What is the name of the enormous sea monster that takes the form of a gigantic squid? (Popular in pirate stories)
Kraken
What is one of the top three most popular Halloween Character costumes on Halloween?
Top Three:
Harley Quinn
Cruella de Vil
Spiderman
Why is it tradition to dress up in costumes on Halloween? (Where did this stem from?)
Two answers: People would dress up to scare ghosts away on Ancient Samhain OR People would dress up as their favorite Catholic Saints on All Hallow's Eve
What is the most Award-winning Halloween Movie?
The Silence of the Lambs
Which state produces the most non-chocolate candy?
California
What disease causes Vampire-like symptoms, including sunlight sensitivity and brown-reddish stained teeth?
Porphyria
What is the term for having a fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia