| Magic and Mayhem | In October | Spooky Movies and Shows | October Holidays and Festivals | Trick or Treat |
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What is Abracadabra?
This term was picked up by English showmen after seeing rabbis perform healings. They used the word as a sort of incantation.
This magic word is often associated with granting wishes and comes from the Hebrew words meaning "I will create as I speak".
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What is basil?
It is an annual plant, and it won't last after a frost. Its seeds are easy to sprout, and there are many varieties.
October is the perfect month to start this sweet Italian herb indoors to provide a year-round supply for making pesto.
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What is 'Halloween'?
There are 13 total 'Halloween' movies, 12 of which feature Michael Myers.
This 1978 horror movie takes place on Halloween night and features the character Michael Myers.
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What is witch?
Nationally, the most searched costume idea was a classic witch, followed by Spider-Man and Dinosaur.
The most popular Halloween costume in the U.S., according to Google.
a. ghost b. witch c. vampire |
What is white, yellow, and orange?
Did you know that the original name for candy corn was chicken feed. It was called this because prior to World War I most people didn't think of corn to be human food.
Name the colors of candy corn from the top to bottom.
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What is tarot?
The cards are said to be steered by spiritual forces, and although each card has several meanings, a person's meaning is decided by which would apply to the situation or question being asked.
These types of cards date back to the 1400s and are commonly used in fortune-telling to gain insights into a person's future.
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What is the NBA and NHL?
Basketball and hockey starts in October and ends in mid June. Fans get to see their favorite teams prepare for a strong playoff push or championship.
The two sports league in the U.S. that start their seasons in October.
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Who is Jack Skellington?
The movie is a stop-motion animated musical and was cowritten by Tim Burton. Skellington is the iconic Pumpkin King of Halloween Town in the film.
The name of the mischievous character from the 1993 film 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' who wrecks havoc on both Halloween and Christmas.
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What is Samhain?
This was first observed by Celtic Pagans. It marked the Celtic New Year, the end of summer, and the end of the harvest season. It also signaled the beginning of winter, which they associated with death.
The ancient Celtic festival that is believed to have inspired Halloween.
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Where is San Francisco?
Since 2013, San Francisco has finished in the top spot in Zillow's Trick-or-Treat Index 4 times. One of the best parts of Halloween here is finding the neighborhoods where kids can score the best candy in town.
The number one city for trick or treating in the U.S.
a. Houston b. Miami c. San Francisco |
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What is telepathy?
In 2014, 2 scientists wanted to test if telepathy was possible. They tried to send a simple message to each other, just by thinking. They were nearly 5000 miles apart (India and France). They managed to share 2 words with each other - hola and ciao. They said this is evidence of "brain to brain" communication.
This term is commonly used to refer to a magical ability to read someone's mind.
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What is apple, carrot, corn, grapes, onion, potatoes, squash or pumpkins?
It's a good idea to harvest tender crops before the first frosts, as you may lose them to this.
Name 3 crops that are known to be best harvested in October.
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Who is the Joker?
To get the attention he desires from Batman, the Joker turns to crime.
This supervillain is known as the "Clown Prince of Crime" and is one of the arch nemeses of Batman.
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What is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead?
It's a day when people pay tribute to departed ancestors and to the souls of love ones who have passed.
The name of the ghostly holiday celebrated in Mexico that coincides with Halloween.
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What is true?
The history of trick-or-treating traces back to Scotland and Ireland, where the tradition of guising, going house to house at Halloween and putting on a small performance to be rewarded with food or treats, goes back at least as far as the 16th century, as does the tradition of people wearing costumes at Halloween.
True or False. Ireland and Scotland popularized Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating.
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What are The Salem witch trails?
The trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft.
These infamous series of events took place in 1692 in colonial Massachusetts, resulting in the execution of several people accused of witchcraft.
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What is true?
The Great Horned Owl to be exact. This is a time of the year when owls are noticeably active. They are establishing their winter territories and that involves some interesting vocalizing on their part.
True or False. The owl is the bird of the month of October.
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What is "Hocus Pocus"?
Did you know that this film was almost called "Halloween House". An early draft of the original movie script was much darker and focused on older kids.
In this 1993 movie, the Sanderson sisters cause mischief and mayhem as witches on a quest for eternal youth.
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What is Indigenous Peoples Day?
South Dakota became the first to officially celebrate the day in 1990. The city of Berkeley, CA embraced this day in 1992 as a protest to the 500th anniversary of Columbus' arrival.
This holiday has been replacing Columbus Day more recently.
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What is true?
Master escape artist Houdini died from a ruptured appendix. The details of his demise remain mysterious to this day.
True or False. Magician Harry Houdini died on Halloween night in 1926.
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What is trapdoor?
The trapdoor magic makes it appear that objects materialize out of thin air.
The term for a magician's small, hidden compartment used to store and retrieve items during a trick.
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What is Hunter's Moon?
It is believed that this name originates from the fact that it was a signal for hunters to prepare for the upcoming cold winter by going hunting.
The name of October's full moon.
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Who is Wednesday Addams?
Her most cherished toy is a headless doll. Her name is based on the Monday's Child nursery rhyme line: "Wednesday's child is full of woe".
The name of the daughter in the 1960s TV series 'The Addams Family', who embraces the grim and often causes chaos.
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Where is New Orleans?
This fest is a musical gumbo stirring together music, art, community, cuisine and all the mystery and adventure that Halloween weekend in New Orleans conjures up.
This city hosts its annual Halloween music festival, Voodoo Fest?
a. New Orleans b. San Diego c. Austin |
What is false?
The first official fun-sized candy bars called as such were Snickers and Milky Way. Mars candy company specifically targeted Halloween candy consumers with their products and opted for the phrase fun-sized in 1968.
True or False. The first candy bars to come in fun size were Snickers and Butterfingers.
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