What Do You Know About Halloween?

Early Halloween (originally called Samhain, pronounced Sow-in) festivals originated in which country?

• Mexico
• Ireland
• India
• Norway

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Samhain festivals used to be considered a great place to find ______

• the truth about those who have deceived you
• revenge on an enemy
• a potential spouse
• a hidden treasure

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Originally, you had to ___________ for your treat.

• dance
• recite a poem
• sing
• bring a chicken in exchange

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Jack-o’-lanterns were once made of:

• the skulls of animals
• the skulls of ancestors
• the skulls of enemies
• turnips, beets, and potatoes

How much did Americans spend on Halloween costumes, treats, and decorations in 2015?

• $700,000
• $7 million
• $70 million
• $7 billion

Scottish girls believed they could see images of their ________ if they hung wet sheets in front of the fire on Halloween.

• deceased ancestors
• future husband
• future children
• own death

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Treats were originally left on the front porch during Samhain for what reason?

• So the children would stay outside.

• To appease the spirits of the dead.

• To cool before eating.

• To attract potential suitors.

Early Halloween costumes were made of

• Fig leaves.

• Body parts of fallen enemies.

• Animal skins and skulls.

• Clothing stolen off a neighbor's clothes line.

What do the traditional Halloween colors symbolize?

• Black represents death and orange represents the harvest.

• Black represents winter (because the nights are long) and orange represents the rising sun in the spring.

• Black represents the night sky and orange represents the sunrise.

• Black represents death and orange represents strength.

Samhain traditions began in what year?

• 1985

• 1492

• 200 BCE

• 2000 BCE