Halloween Origins and Traditions Flashcard

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What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?

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To scare away ghosts

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What did the Irish immigrants bring with them to America, leading to the introduction of Halloween in the country?

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Traditions of Halloween

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What is the legend behind the Jack-O-Lantern tradition?

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A man named Jack tricked Satan into climbing a tree

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What was the original purpose of 'going a-souling' during the All Souls Day festival in England?

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To beg for soul cakes

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What did Pope Gregory III do to change the date of All Saints' Day, leading to the creation of All Hallows' Eve?

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Moved it from May 13th to Nov. 1st