Question 1

Where does the term "jack-o-lantern" come from?

Accepted Answer

Ireland - It is derived from an Irish folktale about a man named "Stingy Jack" who made a deal with the devil.

Question 2

What was the original name of candy corn?

Accepted Answer

Chicken Feed - The candy's tagline was "Something worth crowing for."

Question 3

In which decade did Halloween start to become popular in America?

Accepted Answer

1840s - The holiday found popularity in America after Irish immigrants fled their country because of the potato famine.

Question 4

Which US state produces the most pumpkins?

Accepted Answer

Illinois - The state holds more than 15,000 acres devoted solely to pumpkins!

Question 5

Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash" was released in which year?

Accepted Answer

1962 - Believe it or not, the song reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Question 6

What was the original name of John Carpenter's "Halloween"?

Accepted Answer

"The Babysitter Murders" - It took approximately 10 days to write the first draft of the screenplay.

Question 7

What was the name of Wednesday Addams' pet spider?

Accepted Answer

Homer - Wednesday once wrote a poem about Homer, calling him a "groovy yo-yo."

Question 8

According to legend, what will you see if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Your future spouse - This urban legend was very popular during 1800 parlor games.

Question 9

What did ET dress up as for Halloween?

Accepted Answer

A ghost - While trick-or-treating, ET spotted a young kid dressed up like Yoda.

Question 10

Who died on Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Harry Houdini - The famous magician passed away due to a ruptured appendix.

Halloween Horror Trivia

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