Halloween

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Halloween was popularized in the U.S. mainly by immigrants from which country? Options: Russia., Japan., Ireland., El Salvador.

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Ireland.

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On what day is Halloween celebrated?

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October 31

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What was Halloween originally called by Christians who celebrated it?

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All Hallow's Eve.

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Some Halloween traditions come from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, which means...

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Summer's End.

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In the past, on Hallow's Eve poor children would go about "souling." What was this?

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Offering prayers for the souls of the dead in return for cakes.

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Before pumpkins were used for jack o' lanterns, what vegetables did people carve into for Halloween?

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Turnips.

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Why did the ancient Celts wear disguises on Samhain?

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To confuse spirits they believed wandered on that night.

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According to folklore, vampires can only enter a home if...

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They've been invited in.

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According to popular culture, when do werewolves transform?

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On the night of a full moon.

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Witches make their brews in what kind of container?

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A cauldron.