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Halloween Economics

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How much do Americans spend on Halloween annually?

a)

$12.2 billion

b)

$13.1 billion

c)

$8.7 billion

d)

$14.9 billion

2.

The average person spends approximately this much on Halloween in total.

a)

$396

b)

$74

c)

$82

d)

$115

3.

What percent of people say they are celebrating Halloween this year (2024)?

a)

48%

b)

73%

c)

65%

d)

91%

4.

On average, consumers spend the most on this category for Halloween.

a)

Costumes

b)

Candy

c)

Pumpkins

d)

Decorations

5.

Which age group spends the most on Halloween?

a)

18-24

b)

25-34

c)

35-44

d)

45-54

6.

How much will Americans spend on JUST pet costumes?

a)

$140 million

b)

$860 million

c)

$1 billion

d)

$575 million

7.

What is the highest grossing horror film (adjusted for inflation) of all time?

a)

Exorcist

b)

Halloween

c)

IT

d)

Jaws

8.

The word HALLOWEEN is actually an abbreviation for

a)

Nothing

b)

Hallo Weekend

c)

Haunted Week

d)

All Hallows' Eve

9.

According to data, what is the most popular costume for adults in 2025?

a)

Witch

b)

Batman

c)

Addams Family

d)

KPOP Demon Hunter

10.

According to sales data, what is the top PET costume for 2025?

a)

Pumpkin

b)

Hot Dog

c)

Bumblebee

d)

Spider

11.

The most popular candy during the Halloween season (based on sales) is

a)

M & M's

b)

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

c)

Skittles

d)

Snickers

12.

Average pumpkin prices in the U.S. in October 2024 were

a)

$6.21

b)

$5.29

c)

$7.08

d)

$10.03

13.

Ticket sales from haunted attractions generate approximately how much in annual revenue?

a)

$250 million

b)

$500 million

c)

$750 million

d)

$1 billion

14.

The world's largest Halloween parade takes place in

a)

Salem, Mass.

b)

New York

c)

New Orleans

d)

Los Angeles

15.

Candy corn was originally known as

a)

striped candy

b)

wax candy

c)

chicken feed

d)

harvest candy

16.

In the US, this was the FIRST individually wrapped candy.

a)

Snickers

b)

Mary Jane

c)

Tootsie Rolls

d)

Mr. Goodbar

17.

What were the original jack o' lanterns made from?

a)

squash

b)

gords

c)

turnips

d)

pumpkins

18.

Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

a)

Ireland

b)

Canada

c)

Mexico

d)

United States

19.

How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?

a)

35 million pounds

b)

20 million pounds

c)

50 million pounds

d)

25 million pounds

20.

According to research, which of the following is not one of the top 3 candies given out for 2025 Halloween in Virginia (based on sales)?

a)

M&Ms

b)

Hershey Bars

c)

Snickers

d)

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

21.

According to sales data, what is the top children's costume for 2025?

a)

Spider-Man

b)

Princess

c)

Wednesday Adams

d)

KPOP Demon Hunters

22.

Which state produces the most amount of pumpkins per year?

a)

California

b)

Michigan

c)

Illinois

d)

Virginia

23.

According to research, on average how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

a)

75

b)

150

c)

252

d)

364

24.
Which of these ingredients was used to make the first candy apple?
a)
cinnamon candies
b)
cherry jell-o powder
c)
melted cherry lollipops
d)
red caramel
25.

According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see over your left shoulder?

a)

Your future husband or wife

b)

Yourself

c)

A Ghost

d)

Fairy Godmother