Get ready to dive into the spooky world of Halloween with our ultimate collection of 40 Halloween trivia questions! This quiz is packed with fun facts and fascinating insights, covering everything from ancient Celtic traditions and superstitions to modern-day Halloween customs. Perfect for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or impressing friends, these questions explore the eerie history and mysterious lore behind this haunted holiday.
If you’re curious about the origins of Halloween, trick-or-treating, haunted houses, or classic Halloween symbols like pumpkins and witches, this quiz is for you. Test your knowledge and see how well you know the year’s spookiest celebration!
1. What does the word “Halloween” mean?
All Hallows’ Eve
2. Which vegetable was originally used to make jack-o’-lanterns?
Turnip
3. What ancient festival inspired Halloween?
Samhain
4. In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
5. What were the first Halloween costumes made from?
Animal skins
6. What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed
7. What’s the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
8. What’s the traditional Halloween game involving apples?
Bobbing for apples
9. Which famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
10. What animal is considered a witch’s familiar?
Black Cat
11. What’s the fear of Halloween called?
Samhainophobia
12. What does it mean if a black cat crosses your path?
Bad Luck
13. What’s a group of witches called?
A Coven
14. Which city holds the largest Halloween parade?
New York City
15. What does seeing a spider on Halloween mean?
A loved one is watching over you
16. What comes the day after Halloween?
All Saints’ Day
17. What were jack-o’-lanterns originally meant to do?
Ward off evil spirits
18. What’s the most popular Halloween decoration?
Pumpkins
19. What’s the most common Halloween cake decoration?
Spider web
20. What does the word “witch” literally mean?
Wise One
21. What’s the traditional Halloween color combination?
Orange and Black
22. Which planet is known as the Halloween Planet?
Saturn
23. What’s the most popular adult Halloween costume?
Witch
24. What’s the average amount spent on Halloween candy?
$30 per household
25. What Mexican holiday coincides with Halloween?
Día de los Muertos
26. What time do most trick-or-treaters start?
6:00 PM
27. What was the original purpose of Halloween costumes?
To disguise yourself from ghosts
28. What’s the most popular Halloween pet costume?
Pumpkin
29. What does a white cat symbolize on Halloween?
Good luck
30. What’s the most common Halloween injury?
Pumpkin carving cuts
31. Which state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
32. What’s the average life span of a carved pumpkin?
5-10 days
33. What percentage of people decorate for Halloween?
72%
34. What’s the most popular Halloween candy size?
Fun size
35. What’s the average number of trick-or-treaters per house?
50
36. How many pieces are in a bag of candy corn?
360
37. What’s the most popular Halloween movie genre?
Horror Comedy
38. Which candy was first wrapped in orange and black?
Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses
39. What’s the average time spent trick-or-treating?
2 hours
40. What percentage of Halloween candy contains chocolate?