Halloween means “Holy Night.” True or false?
True!
Eleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween. True or false?
False! It was Mamie Eisenhower in 1958.
England and Norway were the two countries that originally popularized costumes for Halloween. True or false?
False! Ireland and Scotland were the first.
There are six colors of M&Ms in a normal bag. True or false?
True!
Silly string is banned in California on Halloween. True or false?
True!
Salt water taffy was given to soldiers during the Korean War to lift their spirits.
False! The soldiers were given tootsie rolls.
The United States spends over $4 billion on Halloween candy each year. True or false?
True!
About 9 billion pieces of candy corn are made each year. True or false?
True!
In Mississippi, it is illegal to dress up as a priest or nun for Halloween. True or false?
False! It is illegal to wear a priest or nun costume in Alabama.
Bram Stoker’s original name for Dracula was Count Wampyr. True or false?
True!
The average household gives one piece of candy to each trick or treater. True or false?
False! The average is two pieces of candy.
The top favorite Halloween candy in the state of Illinois is a Reese’s Cup. True or false?
False! The top-rated candy in Illinois is Sour Patch Kids.
Samhainophobia is the name for the fear of Halloween. True or false?
True!
Nyx, the mythological Roman goddess of the night, is honored on Halloween.
False! Paloma, the Roman goddess of fruitful harvest, is thought to be honored on Halloween.
Michigan is the state that produces the most pumpkins. True or false?
False! Illinois produces the most pumpkins.
The original name for candy corn was “kernel cluster.” True or false?
False! It was originally called “chicken feed.”
The famous magician Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926. True or false?
True!
Snickers and Milky Way were the first candy bars to be produced in a “fun size.” True or false?
True!
Before switching to pumpkins, jack o’lanterns were originally carved out of potatoes. True or false?
True!
Belgium holds the record for the largest pumpkin ever grown, clocking in at nearly 2,000 pounds.
False! This massive pumpkin was grown in Switzerland.