Halloween Trivia Showdown! 🎃

Gather your ghouls and goblins – it’s time for a Halloween Trivia Showdown! Test your knowledge of all things spooky with these tricky questions and find out who the true Halloween master is.

Questions:

1. What does "Samhain" mean, the ancient Celtic festival that inspired Halloween?

2. Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?

3. What item is banned in Hollywood on Halloween to prevent potential vandalism?

4. What classic horror film was the first to show a flushing toilet on screen?

5. In some parts of the world, people practice "Souling" or "Guising." What does this involve?

Answers:

1. "End of Summer." It marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the "dark half" of the year.

2. Illinois. They consistently lead the nation in pumpkin production.

3. Silly String. It was temporarily banned in 2004 due to the difficulty and cost of cleaning it up off the streets and monuments.

4. Psycho (1960). The iconic shower scene wasn't the only boundary-pusher!

5. Going door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for small cakes or treats. This ancient practice is an early form of "trick-or-treating."

How did you do? Share your score in the comments below and challenge your friends to their own showdown! Happy Halloween! 👻🎃🕷️