Halloween Origin
What does the word “Halloween” mean?
All Hallows Eve or All Saints’ Eve
What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults?
Witches
What popular cartoon ghost has appeared in dozens of films, TV series, and comic books?
Casper the Friendly Ghost
Which U.S. city hosts the world’s largest Halloween parade?
New York City
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage
Why are the Halloween colors orange and black?
Orange is for pumpkins and harvest, and black represents night, death or darkness
What was the most popular costume for children in 2020?
Princess
Who wrote the 1818 classic book Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
In Romania, what character is associated with Halloween and is often depicted as a vampire?
Dracula
Which Halloween candy was originally referred to as chicken feed?
Candy Corn
Where did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What costume is most popular for pets on Halloween?
Pumpkin
In the Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King who rules Halloween?
Jack Skellington
Which European city hosts the largest Halloween celebration?
Derry, Northern Ireland
Before pumpkins, which root vegetable did the Irish and Scottish carve on Halloween?
Turnips
How long ago did Halloween originate?
Over 2000 years ago
In what state is it illegal to dress up as a priest or nun on Halloween?
Alabama
Where does the quote “Double, double toil and trouble” come from?
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Which Asian country celebrates a festival called “Ghost Festival” to honor and appease restless spirits?
China
Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
Which first lady was the first to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower in 1958
How many pet costumes are sold for Halloween each year in the US?
29 Million
What year did “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown first air?
1966
In which country do children celebrate Halloween by dressing up as witches and going door to door for candy?
Finland
The Guiness World Record for the heaviest pumpkin is ___ pounds.
2,749 Ib