History
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
By hiding their shoes in the walls
Where was Hocus Pocus filmed?
Salem, Massachusetts
Is the pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Taylor Swift’s song “Haunted” appears on which album?
Speak Now
What is another name for a witch’s kettle or pot?
A cauldron
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King who rules Halloween?
Jack Skellington
What does it mean if you see a blue pumpkin while trick-or-treating?
There are allergy-free treats at that home
Who sings the song “Spooky Scary Skeletons”?
Andrew Gold
Besides sucking human blood, what do bats and vampires have in common?
They usually only come out at night
In 2023, Travis Gienger nabbed the Guinness World Record for the heaviest pumpkin. How much did it weigh
2,749 pounds
Which famous Halloween movie features the line “Do you like scary movies?”
Scream
What is the name of the legend that jack-o’-lanterns originated from?
The Irish mythology of Stingy Jack
Which rock band released the Halloween song “Somebody’s Watching Me” in 1984?
Rockwell
Where is Transylvania located?
Romania
Who brought the Halloween tradition to the United States?
The Irish, during the potato famine in the mid-1800s
Which actor was the basis for Michael Myers’s mask in Halloween?
William Shatner (as Captain Kirk)
How many pieces of candy does a plastic jack-o’-lantern carry?
About 250
What was the original title of the Michael Jackson song “Thriller”?
“Starlight”
Which ancient Egyptian mythological figure is often portrayed as a mummy in horror stories?
Imhotep
Which U.S. city hosts the world’s largest Halloween parade?
New York City, for the annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade
How many minutes does Michael Keaton appear on screen in Beetlejuice?
17
What place holds the Guinness World Record for the most jack-o’-lanterns lit in one place?
Keene, New Hampshire
Vincent Price provides the spooky monologue in which popular Halloween song?
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
In Slavic folklore, what is the name of the water-dwelling demon who drags humans into lakes and river?
The Rusalka