History / Tradition
When did Halloween start?
around the 600 AD, with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain
What is the name of the friendly ghost we all love?
Casper
To avoid bad luck, what should you do if you cross paths with a black cat on Halloween?
turn around and walk the other way
What is the traditional phrase children say when they go door-to-door collecting candy on Halloween night?
Trick or Treat
In Irish Folklore, what vegetable was originally carved into lanterns before pumpkin.
Turnips
What is the name of the skeleton in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington
What is the superstitious significance of wearing your clothes inside out or backward on Halloween?
confusing evil spirits
At Halloween parties, kids might bob for?
Apples
Which famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?
Harry Houdini
In the show Brooklyn 99, during Halloween the gang always competes in a _____
Halloween Heist
Hanging this object over your door on Halloween is believed to bring good luck and ward off witches.
a horseshoe
What is the best selling Halloween candy
Snickers Bars
What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?
England
Edward Cullen is a vampire in what popular movie and book series?
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
Hiding their shoes in the wall
In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?
Mexico
Which President told a group of school kids that the White House was haunted by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln?
In 1989, George H.W. Bush jokingly told a group of children that Lincoln was rumored to haunt the White House
Which Halloween Movie came out in 1978
Halloween
What percentage of Americans Pretend they're not at home on Halloween?
1 in 5 (21%)
How many pounds of candy corn are made each year?
about 30 million