Halloween Ogrins
In which country did Halloween begin?
Ireland
What candy is shaped like small orange, yellow, and white triangles?
Candy corn
What movie features the line, “Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep”?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
What mythical creature transforms during a full moon?
Werewolf
What Halloween song features the line, “It’s close to midnight, and something evil’s lurking in the dark”?
Thriller by Michael Jackson
What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?
To disguise oneself from wandering spirits
What candy bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, covered in chocolate?
Snickers
What was the first horror movie to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?
The Exorcist
In folklore, what protects people from vampires?
Garlic or sunlight
What popular sitcom had a famous Halloween episode featuring the “Pumpkin Dance”?
The Office
What does the word “Halloween” mean?
“Hallow’s Eve” or the evening before All Saints’ Day
What candy has a lollipop center with a soft, chewy coating?
Tootsie Pop
What’s the name of the masked killer in Halloween?
Michael Myers
What creature in Greek mythology turns people to stone with her gaze?
Medusa
What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults nearly every year?
Witch
In what century did Halloween start to be celebrated in the U.S.?
The 19th century
What year did the practice of Trick-or-Treating become widespread in the United States?
1930s through 1950s
In Stranger Things, what is the name of the dark alternate dimension?
The Upside Down
What is Frankenstein’s “monster” made from?
Parts of dead bodies
What 1993 movie features a boy named Max who lights the Black Flame Candle?
Hocus Pocus
What is the name of the man in Irish legend who inspired the Jack-o’-lantern?
Stingy Jack
What sweet, chewy treat was named after the daughter of a candy company executive, Clara, in 1920?
Baby Ruth
In The Shining, what phrase does Jack type over and over again?
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
What sea monster from Norse mythology is said to drag ships under the water?
The Kraken
In what year did the first official citywide Halloween celebration take place in the U.S.?
1921 (in Anoka, Minnesota — “The Halloween Capital of the World”)