Halloween Trivia

Bobbing for apples was indeed a traditional Halloween fortune-telling game where the first person to successfully bite an apple would supposedly be the first to get married. The custom dates back to when unmarried people would try to bite an apple floating in water, and the first to succeed was believed to be next in line for marriage. Trick-or-treating is about collecting candy, jack-o'-lanterns are decorative carved pumpkins, and 'none of the above' is incorrect since bobbing for apples is the correct answer.

The Old English word "hallow" means to make holy or sacred, and is related to the word "saint" (as in "Hallowed be thy name" and All Hallows' Eve/Halloween). A hallowed person is a saint. "Spirit" and "spook" are unrelated modern associations, while "sin" is the opposite of holiness.

Mexico celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with sugar skulls (calaveras), a tradition that coincides with Halloween but honors deceased loved ones. Scotland, Italy, and Australia celebrate Halloween with costumes and trick-or-treating, not candy skulls.

Lamb's Wool (also called Lambswool) was a traditional Irish Halloween drink made with roasted, crushed apples mixed with milk, spices, and sometimes ale or wine. Potatoes, grapes, and chestnuts were not standard ingredients in this historical beverage.

River Phoenix died on October 31, 1993, from a drug overdose outside The Viper Room nightclub in Los Angeles. Dwight Eisenhower died in March 1969, Kurt Cobain died in April 1994, and Boris Karloff died in February 1969.

A full moon occurred on Halloween in 2020 (October 31, 2020). This was a rare blue moon (the second full moon in a month). Full moons did not occur on Halloween in 2003 or 2013, and 2072 is speculative.

Pumpkins are vining plants (Cucurbita pepo) that grow on long, trailing stems along the ground, similar to squash, cucumbers, and melons. They do not grow on upright stalks, trees, or bushes.

The ancient Celts celebrated Samhain (their New Year) on November 1st, marking the end of harvest and beginning of winter. This festival evolved into modern Halloween. October 13th, December 21st (winter solstice), and January 1st are not related to Celtic New Year celebrations.

A group of witches is traditionally called a "coven" (option A has a typo as "CONVEN"). The term dates back to medieval times and refers to a gathering of witches, traditionally numbering 13. A convoy is a group of vehicles, a cauldron is a cooking pot, and a commune is a shared living community.

The Druids were Celtic priests who celebrated Samhain, the festival that evolved into Halloween. They are considered the earliest celebrants of what became Halloween. French and Roman priests had different traditions, while Christians later adapted the pagan festival into All Hallows' Eve.

Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween party game where participants try to catch floating apples with their teeth. The tradition dates back to Roman times and was associated with love divination. Turnips, oranges, and skulls are not used in this game.

John Lennon was indeed a founding member of The Beatles, formed in 1960 along with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr (though Pete Best was the original drummer). Louis Lambert and Andrew Mathews are not associated with The Beatles.

Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary (now Austria) in 1889. Though he later rose to power in Germany, he was not born there.

Lee Harvey Oswald was the confirmed assassin of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Jacqueline was JFK's wife, Connally was the Governor of Texas who was also wounded, and John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln.

Metallica was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield. They would become one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history.

Aamir Khan made his debut as a child artist in 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' (1973). Though 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' (1988) was his debut as a leading man, his first appearance was indeed in the 1973 film.

While the concept of 'national fruit' is less formalized than national flowers or animals, the apple is strongly associated with England. The name 'apple' comes from the Anglo-Saxon word for the fruit, and the William apple variety is specifically English.

Roger Federer reached 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals (2005 Wimbledon - 2007 US Open), not 12. The other records listed are correct: 237 consecutive weeks at No. 1, 16 Grand Slam titles (at the time this question was written), and most consecutive Grand Slam semifinal appearances.

Amitabh Bachchan played his first negative role in 'Parwaana' (1971), where he portrayed a character with negative shades. His earlier films like 'Guddi' and 'Reshma aur Shera' featured him in different roles.

Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France 7 consecutive times (1999-2005) after surviving testicular cancer. His achievements were later stripped due to doping violations, but the question refers to the period when he was officially credited with these victories.