Halloween TriviaHalloween Trivia Questions and Answers - Printable Trivia
Click the question mark found beside each question for the answer. According to legend, why is Halloween celebrated on October 31st?
It's the last day of the Celtic calendar - The celebration dates back more than two thousand years.
The Jack-o-lantern is based on the tale about a man named what?
Stingy Jack - Stingy Jack was supposedly unable to get into heaven or hell.
According to a recent study, what is the most popular candy given out on Halloween?
Snickers - Snickers was introduced in 1930
Famous magician Harry Houdini died on Halloween, in what year?
1926 - He died in Detroit, MI
About how many pounds did the largest ever pumpkin on record weigh?
1400 lbs - 1446 lbs to be exact, in 2004!
Halloween is recognized as being the third biggest party day of the year after New Years and what other day?
SuperBowl Sunday - Superbowl Sunday is the only one of those days without religious ties.
In what decade was the first Halloween card sold in the US?
1920s - Over 35 million Halloween cards are sent in the US each year.
What do the average Halloween candy sales total each year?
2 billion - It is the second largest candy purchasing holiday.
According to the National Retail Federation, roughly how much did US households spend on Halloween in 2009?
$56.31 - This included an average of $17.99 on candy.
According to the National Retail Federation, what was the most popular Halloween costume among adults in 2009?
Witch - Vampire came in at number two
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