By: Emily Ingraham
1. What does the word "hallow" mean in Old English?
-Saint or Holy Person
2. What were the first jack-o'-lanterns made from?
-Turnips
3. What fruit is traditionally carved into a jack-o'-lantern?
-Pumpkins
4. What is the most popular Halloween costume for kids?
-Superhero
5. In which American state is it illegal to dress up as a nun or priest for Halloween?
-Alabama
6. What is the name of the 1978 horror film directed by John Carpenter that features Michael Myers?
-Halloween
7. What is the name of the Celtic festival that Halloween is thought to have originated from?
-Samhain
8. What candy was given to soldiers during the Korean War to boost their morale?
-Tootsie Rolls
9. What is the name of the vampire in Bram Stoker's novel?
-Count Dracula
10. Which phobia means you have an intense fear of Halloween?
-Samhainophobia
11. What is the day after Halloween called?
-All Saints' Day
12. Which famous magician died on Halloween?
-Harry Houdini
13. What is the name of the Addams Family’s butler?
-Lurch
14. Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
-Ireland
15. What do people traditionally bob for at Halloween parties?
-Apples
16. What is the traditional Halloween color that represents harvest?
-Orange
17. What is the name of the friendly ghost in the famous cartoon series?
-Casper
18. In which country did the tradition of dressing up in costumes for Halloween originate?
-Scotland
19. Which famous actor played the role of Freddy Krueger in the "A Nightmare on Elm Street" series?
-Robert Englund
20. Which mythical creature is said to transform at the full moon?
-Werewolf
Hope you enjoy your Spooky trivia!!