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50 HALLOWEEN TRIVIA QUESTIONS

KC


Posted by Kelsey Caldwell



There's something about Halloween that delights people no matter their age.
Whether you're dressing up to trick-or-treat, decorating the house, or handing
out candy, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this spooktacular
holiday. But how much do you really know about Halloween and its history?

Check out the trivia questions below to find out some fascinating facts about
this haunting holiday. Pop some candy in your mouth, put on some scary music,
and take your best shot at these tricky (or sweet) trivia questions.

 1.  What is the name of the Celtic holiday that many believed Halloween is
     derived from? Samhain, which is the name of the festival where Celtic
     people would light fires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
 2.  What city is known as the “Halloween Capital of the World” and claims to
     have hosted the first Halloween celebration? Anoka, Minnesota.
 3.  On average, how many cups of sugar do American children consume in
     Halloween candy each year? About 3 cups of sugar each.
 4.  What do you call a fear of Halloween? Samhainophobia.
 5.  What was the original name of candy corn, Halloween's most divisive candy?
     Chicken Feed was the original name of the candy, first produced in the
     1880's.
 6.  Which American state grows the most pumpkins? Illinois, which produces
     around 41% of the nation's pumpkins.
 7.  Who wrote the novel Dracula? Bram Stoker. The original novel was titled The
     Dead Un-Dead, and Dracula's original name was Count Wampyr.
 8.  What is the most common costume worn on Halloween by trick-or-treaters?
     Spider-Man. Followed by pirate, then witch. In third place is a tie between
     hippie, devil, and police officer.
 9.  What word does the raven repeat over and over again in Edgar Allen Poe's
     narrative poem, “The Raven?”
 10. How much money does the United States spend on Halloween candy annually on
     average? Around $3 billion.
 11. What traditional Halloween prank is the name of a popular 90's alt rock
     band? Smashing Pumpkins.
 12. Before people carved Jack-o-lanterns into pumpkins, what vegetable was used
     for carving? Turnips.

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 13. Who was the First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween? Mamie
     Eisenhower, in 1958.
 14. What is the most popular Halloween candy? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is the
     second most popular.
 15. What real life person was the character Dracula inspired by? Fifteenth
     century Romanian ruler Vlad the Impaler.
 16. Where did the original Michael Myers' mask from the movie franchise
     Halloween come from? Actor William Shatner's death mask from Star Trek was
     painted white and used as the movie prop because the budget for the first
     film was tight.
 17. What does the word “Hallow” mean? A saint or holy person. This is why
     Halloween is sometimes called “All Hallows' Eve” or “All Saints' Eve.”
 18. What song by Warren Zevon was later sampled by Kid Rock in All Summer Long?
     Werewolves of London.
 19. What is the name of the hotel where the Shining book takes place? The
     Overlook Hotel, which was based on the real-life Stanley Hotel in Estes
     Park, Colorado.
 20. What candy was included in soldier's field rations during WWII?
     Tootsie-Rolls. Because of their consistency, they can last in changing
     weather and give short bursts of energy. Soldiers also used them to patch
     holes in equipment in a pinch.
 21. What does a teal pumpkin represent on Halloween? In the United States,
     placing a teal pumpkin on your porch signifies that you offer non-food
     trinkets and treats that are safe for children with food allergies.
 22. What year did the Salem Witch Trials begin to take place? The Salem Witch
     Trials started in June of 1692 and lasted until May 1693. In all, nineteen
     people were hanged, five died in custody, and one man was crushed to death
     under heavy rocks.
 23. In the Middle Ages, what ailments did people believe pumpkins could cure?
     Snakebites and freckles.
 24. What famous performer died on Halloween day, 1926? Magician Harry Houdini
     passed away after fracturing his ankle during a show, sustaining several
     punches, and rupturing his appendix.
 25. What musical horror/comedy picture encourages audience members to
     participate by yelling, throwing toast, and covering their heads with
     newspaper? Rocky Horror Picture Show.
 26. Who wrote the book “Frankenstein”? Mary Shelley came up with the premise of
     the book one night in the Swiss Alps when she, her husband, and Lord Byron
     challenged each other to write a ghost story.
 27. When is the next time there will be a full moon on Halloween? 2039.
 28. Who sings the song “The Monster Mash?” Bobby “Boris” Pickett released the
     single in 1962.
 29. What is Werewolf Syndrome? A medical condition that causes a person to grow
     excessive hair all over their body.
 30. In Mexico, what celebration begins on midnight of October 31st? The Day of
     the Dead. Unlike Halloween, the Day of the Dead is a several days' long
     celebration of loved ones who have passed away.
 31. What are the names of the four ghosts in the video game Pac-Man? Inky,
     Pinky, Blinky, and Clyde.
 32. What is the name for a male witch? A warlock.
 33. What Roman goddess is thought to be honored on Halloween? Pomona, who is
     the goddess of fruit and trees. Many believe that this is where the
     tradition of bobbing for apples originates.
 34. Who wrote and sang the song “Ghostbusters,” written for the hit movie? Ray
     Parker Jr. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1984.
 35. In the Middle Ages, what now-popular pets were considered a sign of the
     devil? Cats.

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 36. What is the most commercially successful horror film franchise of all
     time? Godzilla.
 37. Which U.S. president told a group of school kids that the White House was
     haunted? George H. W. Bush. In 1989, he jokingly told a group of visiting
     school children that the ghost of Abraham Lincoln haunts the White House.
     Many visiting diplomats and residents over the years have claimed to have
     felt the presence of Lincoln's ghost, or had encounters with it including
     Winston Churchill, Jacquline Kennedy, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
 38. Who wrote the horror novel The Exorcist?  William Peter Blatty.
 39. Who produced and directed the film Psycho?  Alfred Hitchcock received an
     Oscar for best director for the 1960 film, which also won three other
     Oscars.
 40. What can you sprinkle along doorways and windowsills to keep out evil
     spirits? According to Celtic tradition, salt.
 41. How much did the world's largest pumpkin weigh? Alex Noel, from Belgium,
     won the Guinness Book of World Records competition for largest pumpkin with
     a whopper that weighed an astonishing 2,624.6 pounds.
 42. In which state is it illegal to dress up as a priest or nun on
     Halloween? Alabama.
 43. What is the last name of the three sister witches in the movie Hocus Pocus?
      The Sanderson sisters.
 44. Are pumpkins considered a fruit or a vegetable? A fruit.
 45. Which character believes in the Great Pumpkin in It's the Great Pumpkin,
     Charlie Brown? Linus.
 46. Which Halloween candy is the least popular nationally? Circus peanuts
     grabbed the top (worst) spot, according to CandyStore.com. The next most
     unpopular was candy corn, according to a survey done in 2023.
 47. Which real-life serial killer inspired the characters of Norman Bates from
     Psycho and Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?  Ed Gein.
 48. In the United States, what does a blue pumpkin bucket mean
     trick-or-treating? It might mean that the trick-or-treater is on the autism
     spectrum. Help to spread awareness of this new trend!
 49. What is a collection of witches called? A coven.
 50. What item is banned on Halloween in Beverly Hills, California? Silly
     String. Additionally, the use of hair removal products and shaving cream
     are also banned for people under 21 on Halloween night.

Whether you plan to stay in and cozy up with a scary movie or head out into the
neighborhood to do some trick-or-treating, you'll have some fun facts about
Halloween to share with friends and family. Happy haunting!

Kelsey Caldwell is a realtor and freelance writer from Charlotte, NC. She and
her husband are parents to two amazing kids, a puppy, and rabbit.


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50 HALLOWEEN TRIVIA QUESTIONS

There's something about Halloween that delights people no matter their age.
Whether you're dressing up to trick-or-treat, decorating the house, or handing
out candy, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this spooktacular
holiday. But how much do you really know about Halloween and its history?

Check out the trivia questions below to find out some fascinating facts about
this haunting holiday. Pop some candy in your mouth, put on some scary music,
and take your best shot at these tricky (or sweet) trivia questions.





 1.  What is the name of the Celtic holiday that many believed Halloween is
     derived from? Samhain, which is the name of the festival where Celtic
     people would light fires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
 2.  What city is known as the “Halloween Capital of the World” and claims to
     have hosted the first Halloween celebration? Anoka, Minnesota.
 3.  On average, how many cups of sugar do American children consume in
     Halloween candy each year? About 3 cups of sugar each.
 4.  What do you call a fear of Halloween? Samhainophobia.
 5.  What was the original name of candy corn, Halloween's most divisive candy?
     Chicken Feed was the original name of the candy, first produced in the
     1880's.
 6.  Which American state grows the most pumpkins? Illinois, which produces
     around 41% of the nation's pumpkins.
 7.  Who wrote the novel Dracula? Bram Stoker. The original novel was titled The
     Dead Un-Dead, and Dracula's original name was Count Wampyr.
 8.  What is the most common costume worn on Halloween by trick-or-treaters?
     Spider-Man. Followed by pirate, then witch. In third place is a tie between
     hippie, devil, and police officer.
 9.  What word does the raven repeat over and over again in Edgar Allen Poe's
     narrative poem, “The Raven?”
 10. How much money does the United States spend on Halloween candy annually on
     average? Around $3 billion.
 11. What traditional Halloween prank is the name of a popular 90's alt rock
     band? Smashing Pumpkins.
 12. Before people carved Jack-o-lanterns into pumpkins, what vegetable was used
     for carving? Turnips.

Plan a thrilling Halloween party with an online sign up. View an Example

 



 13. Who was the First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween? Mamie
     Eisenhower, in 1958.
 14. What is the most popular Halloween candy? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is the
     second most popular.
 15. What real life person was the character Dracula inspired by? Fifteenth
     century Romanian ruler Vlad the Impaler.
 16. Where did the original Michael Myers' mask from the movie franchise
     Halloween come from? Actor William Shatner's death mask from Star Trek was
     painted white and used as the movie prop because the budget for the first
     film was tight.
 17. What does the word “Hallow” mean? A saint or holy person. This is why
     Halloween is sometimes called “All Hallows' Eve” or “All Saints' Eve.”
 18. What song by Warren Zevon was later sampled by Kid Rock in All Summer Long?
     Werewolves of London.
 19. What is the name of the hotel where the Shining book takes place? The
     Overlook Hotel, which was based on the real-life Stanley Hotel in Estes
     Park, Colorado.
 20. What candy was included in soldier's field rations during WWII?
     Tootsie-Rolls. Because of their consistency, they can last in changing
     weather and give short bursts of energy. Soldiers also used them to patch
     holes in equipment in a pinch.
 21. What does a teal pumpkin represent on Halloween? In the United States,
     placing a teal pumpkin on your porch signifies that you offer non-food
     trinkets and treats that are safe for children with food allergies.
 22. What year did the Salem Witch Trials begin to take place? The Salem Witch
     Trials started in June of 1692 and lasted until May 1693. In all, nineteen
     people were hanged, five died in custody, and one man was crushed to death
     under heavy rocks.
 23. In the Middle Ages, what ailments did people believe pumpkins could cure?
     Snakebites and freckles.
 24. What famous performer died on Halloween day, 1926? Magician Harry Houdini
     passed away after fracturing his ankle during a show, sustaining several
     punches, and rupturing his appendix.
 25. What musical horror/comedy picture encourages audience members to
     participate by yelling, throwing toast, and covering their heads with
     newspaper? Rocky Horror Picture Show.
 26. Who wrote the book “Frankenstein”? Mary Shelley came up with the premise of
     the book one night in the Swiss Alps when she, her husband, and Lord Byron
     challenged each other to write a ghost story.
 27. When is the next time there will be a full moon on Halloween? 2039.
 28. Who sings the song “The Monster Mash?” Bobby “Boris” Pickett released the
     single in 1962.
 29. What is Werewolf Syndrome? A medical condition that causes a person to grow
     excessive hair all over their body.
 30. In Mexico, what celebration begins on midnight of October 31st? The Day of
     the Dead. Unlike Halloween, the Day of the Dead is a several days' long
     celebration of loved ones who have passed away.
 31. What are the names of the four ghosts in the video game Pac-Man? Inky,
     Pinky, Blinky, and Clyde.
 32. What is the name for a male witch? A warlock.
 33. What Roman goddess is thought to be honored on Halloween? Pomona, who is
     the goddess of fruit and trees. Many believe that this is where the
     tradition of bobbing for apples originates.
 34. Who wrote and sang the song “Ghostbusters,” written for the hit movie? Ray
     Parker Jr. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1984.
 35. In the Middle Ages, what now-popular pets were considered a sign of the
     devil? Cats.

Request items and volunteers for a Halloween class party with an online sign
up. View an Example



 36. What is the most commercially successful horror film franchise of all
     time? Godzilla.
 37. Which U.S. president told a group of school kids that the White House was
     haunted? George H. W. Bush. In 1989, he jokingly told a group of visiting
     school children that the ghost of Abraham Lincoln haunts the White House.
     Many visiting diplomats and residents over the years have claimed to have
     felt the presence of Lincoln's ghost, or had encounters with it including
     Winston Churchill, Jacquline Kennedy, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
 38. Who wrote the horror novel The Exorcist?  William Peter Blatty.
 39. Who produced and directed the film Psycho?  Alfred Hitchcock received an
     Oscar for best director for the 1960 film, which also won three other
     Oscars.
 40. What can you sprinkle along doorways and windowsills to keep out evil
     spirits? According to Celtic tradition, salt.
 41. How much did the world's largest pumpkin weigh? Alex Noel, from Belgium,
     won the Guinness Book of World Records competition for largest pumpkin with
     a whopper that weighed an astonishing 2,624.6 pounds.
 42. In which state is it illegal to dress up as a priest or nun on
     Halloween? Alabama.
 43. What is the last name of the three sister witches in the movie Hocus Pocus?
      The Sanderson sisters.
 44. Are pumpkins considered a fruit or a vegetable? A fruit.
 45. Which character believes in the Great Pumpkin in It's the Great Pumpkin,
     Charlie Brown? Linus.
 46. Which Halloween candy is the least popular nationally? Circus peanuts
     grabbed the top (worst) spot, according to CandyStore.com. The next most
     unpopular was candy corn, according to a survey done in 2023.
 47. Which real-life serial killer inspired the characters of Norman Bates from
     Psycho and Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?  Ed Gein.
 48. In the United States, what does a blue pumpkin bucket mean
     trick-or-treating? It might mean that the trick-or-treater is on the autism
     spectrum. Help to spread awareness of this new trend!
 49. What is a collection of witches called? A coven.
 50. What item is banned on Halloween in Beverly Hills, California? Silly
     String. Additionally, the use of hair removal products and shaving cream
     are also banned for people under 21 on Halloween night.

Whether you plan to stay in and cozy up with a scary movie or head out into the
neighborhood to do some trick-or-treating, you'll have some fun facts about
Halloween to share with friends and family. Happy haunting!



Kelsey Caldwell is a realtor and freelance writer from Charlotte, NC. She and
her husband are parents to two amazing kids, a puppy, and rabbit.


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