Halloween

Halloween was popularized in the U.S. mainly by immigrants from which country?

• Russia.
• Japan.
• Ireland.
• El Salvador.

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On what day is Halloween celebrated?

• October 25

• October 31

• November 1

• December 25

What was Halloween originally called by Christians who celebrated it?

• Howl's Day.
• All Hallow's Eve.
• Hall O' Weavil
• All Saint's Day

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

• Festival of Light.

• The Rising.

• Night of the Spirits.

• Summer's End.

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

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

• Waving wands to drive evil spirits out of homes.

• Collecting left-over food from all the wealthy.

• Hunting for goblins in the graveyard.

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

• Eggplants.

• Carrots.

• Turnips.

• Peppers.

Why did the ancient Celts wear disguises on Samhain?

• To confuse spirits they believed wandered on that night.

• Just for laughs.

• To scare off viking invaders.

• To honor the dead.

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

• They've been invited in.
• They have a key.
• There are ghosts inside.
• There is something dead inside.

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According to popular culture, werewolves transform when?

• On Halloween.
• At the start of each month.
• When wolves are nearby.
• On the night of a full moon.

Witches make their brews in what kind of container?

• A cauldron.
• A crock-pot.
• A beaker.
• A kettle.