Halloween Trivia 2020

Which group of immigrants to the US began the tradition of dressing up on Halloween?

• The French

• The English Puritans

• The Spanish

• The Irish

Why are black cats associated with Halloween?

• Black cats were associated with divine, magical power by the ancient Egyptians

• The Puritans associated them with witchcraft

• Ancient Mesopotamians believed that black cats were guardians of the underworld

• All of the above

Which of these is NOT a real autumn tradition in other parts of the world?

• The Day of the Dead (Mexico)

• Festival of Hungry Ghosts - (Hong Kong)

• Festival of the Yams (Africa)

• Festival of Spirits (Thailand)

Before pumpkins, what was used to make jack o'lanterns?

• Canteloupes

• Honeydew Melon

• Sweet Potatoes

• Turnips

About how many calories are in the typical stash of a trick-or-treater?

• 2,000

• 5,000

• 8,000

• 11,000

According to European traditions, what will you see if you stare in a mirror on Halloween?

• The ghost of a passed relative

• Your future self

• Your future spouse

• The ghost of your home's previous owner

What part of the world do pumpkins originate from?

• The British Isles

• Central America

• Western Africa

• Eastern Europe

What part of the world are vampire bats from?

• South America

• Africa's Southern Cone

• Central Europe

• Central Asia

How much will the average American family spend buying Halloween candy to give out in a given year?

• $10

• $13

• $20

• $23

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How much, in total, will Americans spend on pet costumes in a given year?

• $50 million

• $100 million

• $300 million

• $500 million