Hosting Halloween Trivia For Your Team: 50+ Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers That Are Not Boring
Halloween is a holiday that has been celebrated in many countries around the world. It’s a time when we can forget about our worries and troubles, and just enjoy ourselves (and enjoy loads of candy!) with family and friends. If you want to enjoy the Halloween season with your remote team, these Halloween trivia questions will get you in the mood.
Halloween Fun Facts
Before we dive into Halloween trivia questions and answers, let’s take a look at a few fun facts about Halloween:
The word "Halloween" originated from the phrase “All Hallows’ Eve” meaning “the evening before All Saints’ Day.”
Halloween is celebrated annually on October 31.
Consumer spending on Halloween-related items in 2021 was estimated to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion the previous year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Why are orange and black Halloween’s official colors? Orange signals the harvest of autumn, while black is a symbol of darkness and acts as a reminder that Halloween once was a festival for the dead.
In 2021, more than 148 million adults in the U.S. planned to take part in Halloween activities.
The origins of bonfires: Some believe that bonfires were used for cooking food and keeping animals away from their homes. Ancient Greeks also had a ritual where they would light fires on mountain tops to guide their lost loved ones home safely. Also, it is said that often Druid priests would throw the bones of cattle into the flames – “bone fire” became “bonfire.”
The history of Trick-or-Treating: Trick-or-treating is a Halloween tradition that has been around for centuries. It all started as a tradition to appease the spirits who roamed the earth on Halloween night. People would leave food and other offerings outside their homes for these spirits to consume. This practice eventually turned into children dressing up in costumes and going door to door asking for candy.
Candy corn and its origins: Candy corn is a popular Halloween candy made of sugar, corn syrup, and artificial flavoring. George Renninger, a candy maker at the Wunderle Candy Company of Philadelphia, is credited with inventing candy corn in the 1880s.
What are good Halloween trivia questions?
Here are spooky, ghostly Halloween trivia questions with their answers for an exciting and spine-chilling moment with your team.
General Halloween trivia questions and answers
Halloween is a time for fun and games, but it can also be a time to test your knowledge of general trivia questions about Halloween.
What was the name of the Irish myth from which the term Jack O’Lantern came from? (Stingy Jack)
What materials were originally used to create Halloween costumes? (Animal head and skin)
What country is believed to be the origin of Halloween? (Ireland)
Which state in the US has the longest haunted house? (Ohio)
What was the name of the famous magician who died on Halloween? (Harry Houdini)
What did the Irish initially use to make Jack O’Lanterns before discovering that squash was easier to carve? (Potatoes and turnips)
What item is banned in California on Halloween? (Silly String)
What are the names of the two countries that first popularized wearing costumes for Halloween trick-or-treating? (Ireland and Scotland)
What parade is celebrated in New York City every Halloween? (The Village Halloween Parade)
What do New Englanders call the night before Halloween? (The Cabbage Night)
What are three other names that Halloween is also called? (Samhain, All Hallows Eve, The Feast of the Dead)
In the hit Halloween movie “The Addams Family,” what was the name of Morticia and Gomez Addams’ daughter? (Wednesday Addams)
What was Count Dracula’s original name in the Bram Stoker classic? (Count Wampyr)
What is the name of the ancient Roman goddess that is said to be honored on Halloween? (Pomona)
What is the term used to name the fear of Halloween? (Samhainophobia)
What did hearing owls on Halloween mean in Medieval Europe? (Someone is about to or going to die)
What is the correct and original spelling of “Halloween”? (“Hallowe’en” - shortening of “All Hallows Even”)
What does it mean to see a spider on Halloween? (Good luck)
Trick or Treat is also called…? (Souling and Guising)
On what date is Halloween officially celebrated? (October 31st)
How many days did it take to film the blockbuster “Halloween” movie? (21)
The black cat superstition was started by…? (The Puritan Pilgrims)
What was the first horror movie nominated for an Academy Award? (The Exorcist)
According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability? (Seeing and/or talking to spirits)
Which “Halloween” movie does not feature Michael? (Halloween III)
Who directed “The Nightmare before Christmas?” (Henry Selick)
Who was Wes Craven’s first choice to play Freddy Krueger in “A Nightmare on Elm Street?” (David Warner)
What do you call the ancient mythical creatures who defy death by sucking the blood of humans (also one of the most popular scary characters on Halloween)? (Vampires)
When was the first “Dracula” comic book released? (1962)
What did Scottish Girls hang in front of a Halloween fire to see images of their future husband? (Wet sheets)
Historical Halloween trivia questions and answers
The history of Halloween is a fascinating journey that has evolved over the years. It is a celebration of the harvest and a time when the veil between the living and the dead becomes thinner. Generally, the history of Halloween is an eye-opening experience for those who are curious about it! Here are trivia questions and answers for Halloween that will take you back in time to learn about the origins of this unique time of the year while having fun.
Halloween can be traced back to a Celtic holiday. What’s the name of that holiday? (Samhain)
What century was Halloween first introduced? (The 19th century)
How did the tradition of dressing up for Halloween start? (It was once believed that at the end of October, ghosts and demons would be able to walk the Earth again. To protect themselves, people would dress up as the spirits to blend in.)
Where did the game of apple bobbing originate? (England)
On Halloween during the 18th century, why would women throw apple peels over their shoulders? (To see if they would land in the pattern of a man’s initials who would become their husband)
Who brought the Halloween tradition to the United States? (The Irish, during the potato famine)
When did the word "vampire" first appear in English? (1734)
What monster is pictured on the flag of Sicily? (Medusa)
‘Guising’ is the Scottish and Irish equivalent of which Halloween tradition? (Trick or Treat)
In which decade did trick-or-treating first become popular in the US? (1930s)
Halloween movie trivia questions and answers
Michael Myers’ mask in “Halloween” was that of a famous actor. Which one? (William Shatner—the studio didn’t have much of a budget, so his mask was a Shatner mask from Star Trek painted white and distorted.)
How many Michael Myers movies are there? (12)
Which actor turned down the role of Max Dennison in “Hocus Pocus?” (Leonardo DiCaprio)
Which famous boy band used the mansion from “Casper” for one of their music videos? (The Backstreet Boys for the “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” video)
What year did “Halloweentown” premiere on Disney Channel? (1998)
Where was “Halloweentown” filmed? (Oregon)
Who did Tim Burton want to play Betelgeuse in “Beetlejuice”? (Sammy Davis Jr.)
What was “Beetlejuice” almost titled? (Scared Sheetless)
Which TV network airs the 31 Nights of Halloween? (Freeform)
What colors are Freddy Krueger’s shirt in “A Nightmare on Elm Street?” (Red and green)
How long did it take to put on Freddy Krueger’s makeup in “A Nightmare on Elm Street?” (3 1/2 hours)
How many takes did it take to get the puking scene right in “The Exorcist?” (Just one)
Which horror movie had the highest gross box office earnings? (It — 2017 version)
How to make your Halloween trivia game exciting for your remote team
Remember, your Halloween trivia game is not just about getting candy, it's also about being with colleagues or friends, dressing up in costumes, and having fun. Here are some tips on how to make your Halloween trivia game exciting for your remote team.
Use scary virtual backgrounds to make the mood right
If you are hosting a Halloween trivia question and answer session for your team, you can use some spooky virtual backgrounds! You can choose from a variety of different Halloween scenes and make the mood right for your remote team.
Wear Halloween costumes for the virtual trivia session
Pretending to be a different person (especially for Halloween) is a great way to relieve stress and have fun at work. It's also a good way to get in the spirit of Halloween. Giving your remote team the chance to dress up in Halloween costumes when hosting virtual Halloween trivia is a great way to make them feel more engaged and have fun.
Focus on a few themes
You will need to choose fun themes for your Halloween trivia sessions. These can range from general themes like witches, ghosts, and goblins to more specific themes like candy brands and costumes. You may also want to consider choosing a theme that your team is familiar with and feels comfortable engaging in.
Make good use of spooky music
Spooky music is the perfect background music for a game of trivia during Halloween. You can use it to set the mood for your players and make them feel like they are in a haunted house. You could even play some sound effects to make the game more fun. For example, you could play an old record player sound effect when someone gets a correct answer. And then play a scream sound effect when someone gets an incorrect answer.
Book Bar None Games’ live-hosted Halloween trivia
Here at Bar None Games, we love celebrating Halloween with a special edition of our classic multimedia trivia. It’s the perfect team-building event to get in the spooky spirit. We’ll take care of the logistics, you come ready in your best costume.
