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Halloween Trivia - October 2023

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  • When did the idea of Halloween originate?
    1950
    2020
    4,000 B.C.
    1700
  • How many Americans plan to make Jack-O-Lanterns in 2023?
    250 million people
    50 million people
    154 million people
    10 million people
  • Which candy was accidentally air dropped to American soldiers in the 1950s?
    Tootise rolls
    Reese's pieces
    Redvines
    Skittles
  • Which famous celebrity passed away on Halloween?
    John F. Kennedy
    Abraham Lincoln
    Albert Einstein
    Harry Houdini
  • Where is the real Transylvania located?
    China
    The United States of America
    Spain
    Romania
  • What were the two most popular Halloween costumes in 2019?
    Spider-Man and Elsa
    Stephen Curry and Dora
    Superman and Princess Leia
    Thanos and Black Widow
  • How much money did Americans spend on Halloween in 2019?
    8.8 billion dollars
    750 million dollars
    5.5 billion dollars
    150 million dollars
  • How many calories of candy does the average child consume on Halloween?
    3,000
    7,000
    12,000
    5,000
  • When did candy become a traditional part of Halloween?
    The 1950s
    The 1850s
    The 1920s
    The 1990s
  • Which of the following is NOT a term for a scarecrow?
    Tattie Bogal
    Hodmedod
    Gallybagger
    DoodleSack
  • What do Germans traditionally hide on Halloween?
    Toothbrushes
    Knives
    Pumpkins
    Candy
  • Which local city outlaws wearing costumes that cover your face?
    Woodside
    Fremont
    Walnut Creek
    Redwood City
  • What was voted the worst Halloween candy in 2022?
    Almond Joy
    Candy Corn
    Black licorice
    Circus Peanuts
  • What was the original name for candy corn?
    Chicken feed
    Yummy triangles
    Mouse droppings
    Garbage
  • Which city is home to the world's largest Halloween parade?
    San Francisco
    New York City
    Miami
    Houston
  • What is the name of the infamous haunted house in San Jose?
    Murphy Manor
    Curry Spooky House
    Winchester Mystery House
    Ohtani House of Horrors
  • In America, what is the only holiday celebrated more than Halloween?
    Christmas
    Easter
    Thanksgiving
    Fourth of July
  • How many pieces of candy corn are produced each year?
    1 trillion
    500 million
    23 billion
    9 billion
  • What type of food is a pumpkin?
    Sugar
    Vegetable
    Grain
    Fruit
  • How heavy is the world's largest Jack-O-Lantern?
    500 pounds
    3,500 pounds
    10,000 pounds
    2,684 pounds
  • How fast was the world record for the fasting pumpkin carving?
    35.18 seconds
    5.5 minutes
    9.76 seconds
    24.03 seconds
  • What was the most popular Halloween candy in 2019?
    Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    Skittles
    Twix
    MilkyWay Bar
  • Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
    Jackie Kennedy
    Eleanor Roosevelt
    Michelle Obama
    Mamie Eisenhower
  • In what state is it the norm to receive full sized candy bars on Halloween?
    Oregon
    California
    New York
    Texas
  • How do the Irish celebrate Halloween?
    Having a barbecue
    Doing homework
    Lighting fireworks
    Opening presents