Halloween Trivia You May not Know!

On October 31st we dress up as a witch, our favorite celebrity, or a ghost and knock on strangers doors asking for candy; sounds a bit odd doesn’t it? But this standing tradition has been present for hundreds of years and no one questions if they should dress up but rather asks what they should be!

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Similar to Christmas, the term “Halloween” was originated from the Catholic Church and referred to as All Saints Day or All Hallows Day but even before the term “Halloween” was coined it is believed that ancient customs began long before that. The end of the Celtic year marked a day that was believed to be a day for all those who had died in the proceeding year to re-join the mortals and find a body to possess! Causing hysteria among the mortals it is understood to avoid being taken over by a spirit; mortals would try and make their homes as cold and unwelcoming as possible and disguised themselves as demons or ghouls. It is also believed that on this grave day a person who was believed to already be possessed by a spirit would be burned to death.

The above description varies a significant amount from our traditions today of candy, dressing up for fun, and playing tricks on each other and it wasn’t until Irish Immigrants came to America in the 1840’s that Halloween as we know it today was created.

Back in the Medieval Ireland they used turnips to make their jack-o-lanterns! Of course nowadays we use pumpkins to make our jack-o-lanterns; the world's largest pumpkin weighing 1,061 pounds. Try cleaning that mess up after taking all of the insides out!

Ever been told its bad luck to see a black cat? Black cats became a popular Halloween symbol of bad luck because they were associated with witches and that witches could transform themselves into cats. And what is with the broom? We always see witches flying away on a broom but I don’t think I know why. Did you know that witches are said to fly a broom through the air to symbolize the ability to blend domestic life with an ability to visit other dimensions?

The popular use of UNICEF boxes today are used to collect donations for children who are less fortunate but I bet you didn’t know that in the 1950’s during communist hysteria a few schools actually banned UNICEF from coming to their campuses fearing that they were communist supporters!

Halloween quiz

Everyone loves a little trivia. What better subject to have some trivia on than Halloween? With the candy, costumes, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating, one could think they know everything about this fun holiday but there are so many fun facts that most people don’t know.

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• Halloween originated as a Pagan holiday. Dating back to 2,000 years ago, it has always been celebrated on October 31st since it is the last day of the Celtic calendar.
• Trick-or-Treating originated when the poor would beg the rich for food. If the rich refused, the poor played rude pranks on them. The rich would hand out sweet treats in an attempt to avoid the rude tricks. The tradition continues today.
• The world wide known Halloween colors of orange and black are represented by the fall harvest and darkness.
• Jack-o-Lanterns first originated when people in Ireland, in an attempt to ward off ghosts and evil spirits from their home, placed candles inside turnips.
• Not all pumpkins are orange! There are variations of the fruit in blue, green, and white.
• What was the first wrapped penny candy in the United States? The first thing that may come to mind is butterscotch or another type of hard candy, but in all reality the first wrapped penny candy in the U.S. was the Tootsie Roll!
• Costumes began with the old Celtic belief that spirits roamed the countryside on Halloween night. In order to not be recognized as humans, they put on masks and costumes as a disguise.
• Sales from Halloween candy in the United States make a profit of about 2 billion dollars every year.
• Black Cats were once believed to have been protectors of witch’s magic ability.
• Founded in 1962, the Count Dracula Society was formed and is now only one of the millions of Vampire clubs around the world. These Clubs have members that actually claim to be real vampires.
• The number one candy of choice on Halloween is Chocolate. Snickers Bars being the top choice and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups coming close in second.
• One quarter of all the candy sold annually is sold in the Halloween season (from September to November).
• All Americans decorate their homes at Halloween right? Wrong! Only about 86% of the homes in the United States get decorated on this sweet holiday.
• On Halloween of 1926, Harry Houdini, the famous illusionist, died in Detroit, MI.
• 48% of all Americans believe in ghosts.
• 22% of all Americans claim to have seen or felt a ghost or spirit.
• More than 78% of all Americans believe in life after death.
• About 1/3 of all adults in America grab a costume and join the children in the festive activities.
• Halloween is the second most commercially popular holiday coming in second only to Christmas.

There are many more facts about the Halloween holiday that many people “claim” to know but in all reality, it’s just another dark mystery!

Halloween Fun Facts and Trivia

Adults and children alike look forward to Halloween with great enthusiasm! For adults, there is the chance to be a kid again. For kids, there are lots of candy and treats to get and the opportunity to play tricks on friends and family. Even though we celebrate Halloween with such great enthusiasm, how much do we really know about Halloween? Here are some fun facts and trivia about Halloween that are spooktacular to know!

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The word “Halloween” is also spelled “Hallowe’en” without any loss of meaning. Just ask the British.

Halloween has its origins from a Druid holiday that honors the dead--"All Hollows Eve". All Hollow's Eve is also New Year's Eve on the Celtic calendar.

The tradition of bobbing for apples at Halloween dates back to ancient Roman times. When the Romans conquered the Celts, they added bobbing for apples to the celebration to honor the Roman harvest goddess Ponomoa.

Did you know that the name "Jack-O-Lantern" is traceable to an Irish folk legend figure named Stingy Jack?
According to legend, he was too tricky for both Heaven and the Devil. To this day, he needs a light to find his final resting place. The Jack-O-Lantern is that light!

The tradition of using skeletons as Halloween symbols goes back to the ancient Celts. They used skeletons to symbolize and memorialize their dead loved ones.

The ancient Celts also created the first Halloween costumes. The Celts made the costumes out of animal skins and bones.

The wearing of Halloween costumes in America caught on in the early 20th century. It was not until the 1950's that wearing costumes became the craze among kids as it is today.

Witches have become the "official" Halloween symbol because there is a belief that "supernatural" forces are at their peak at this time.

Bats owe their existence as a Halloween symbol thanks to the belief that they have "supernatural" powers that include being able to communicate with the dead.

Ghosts have different Halloween meanings. To some, ghosts represent death and visits from "supernatural" forces. For others, they are a funny symbol that represents fun and frolic.

Halloween has two "official" colors": black and orange. These colors have special meanings.

Black represents darkness and death.

Orange celebrates the bounty of the autumn harvest and the end of the farming season.

Did you know that pumpkins come in a wide array of colors? Pumpkins can be blue, red, yellow, white as well as the more well-known orange.

Finally, samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween!

Fun Facts About Halloween

Do you love the fun holiday Halloween and want to know more about it? Halloween is a historic holiday that has been around for ages. People of all ages from all around the world love to celebrate this special day. Kids love the chance to dress up in costumes and many adults love the chance to decorate their homes in spooky, scary decorations!
Here are some fun facts and trivia not well known about the widely celebrated holiday Halloween.

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European immigrants originally celebrated Halloween by having a bonfire, telling spooky stories about ghosts, singing, dancing, and fortune telling. Halloween was originally the celebration of the harvest. It was then brought over to North America where we now celebrate this special day.

Jack o Lanterns are used during Halloween because of a tradition that started in Ireland. The Irish people would put candles in turnips they had hallowed in order to ward away unwanted ghouls and spirits during the holiday of Samhain.

The tradition of wearing masks during Halloween originates from the Ancient Celts. They would wear these masks in hopes that the ghosts they believe wandered around the countryside on Halloween night would not recognize them as humans.


Black cats are associated with Halloween because they were believed to aid witches.

Americans usually spend over 1 billion dollars on Halloween candy each year with Snickers bars being the most popular choice amongst trick or treaters.

Besides being orange, pumpkins can be white, green or even blue!

It is believed if you see a spider on Halloween day, it is really the spirit of a loved one that has passed looking out for you. (Bet you will not be squashing spiders on that day!)


The colors orange and black are closely related to Halloween because black is to represent death and all things dark, and orange is to represent the harvest in Fall.

Another name for Halloween is All Hallows Eve.

The holiday Halloween is actually supposed to have originated from celebrating the feast of Sahmain which is done to honor those who have passed away.


The tradition of trick or treating comes from the idea that originates from the Celts that they needed to hand out treats to the spirits that supposedly roamed the streets so they would not harm the next years crops.


According to superstition, if your birthday falls on Halloween, you have been born blessed with the gift of communicating with those who have passed away.

Another superstition states if you light a candle on Halloween and the flame turns blue, be careful as there are spirits in the room with you!

Mexico does not celebrate Halloween. Instead they celebrate "The Day of the Dead".

Are you deathly afraid of Halloween? This is called Samhainophobia.

There are many more fun Halloween facts and spooky superstitions you can find online! You can use these facts and Halloween trivia to educate your family and friends this Halloween.
They will be impressed with all that you know about this special day!