History of Halloween

What were the first Jack-O Lanterns made of?

• pumpkins
• gourds
• turnips
• watermelons

Where did Jack O' Lanterns originate?

• Ireland
• Romania
• United States
• Russia

What day is Halloween?

• October 30
• October 21
• October 29
• October 31

What Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?

• All Souls Day
• Day of the Dead
• Dia de Los Muertos
• Halloween Day

Who was Jack according to the tale?

• a priest who fought the devil

• a prankster who tricked the devil

• a Pope who won the devil

Placing jack-O´-lanterns outside is said to:

• help kids find houses for trick or treating

• help light the streets

• frighten away evil spirits

What Celtic festival got Halloween started?

• Samhain
• Sanlam
• Salem

When did Trick or Treating start?

• 19th centuary
• 17th centuary
• 18th centuary 

Why did Halloween not become popular in America until the 19th century?

• Immigrants from Scotland and Ireland came in 1900's

• American religions banned Halloween until 1900

• Very few children lived in 1900

• There were no Celts in America

What is the day after Halloween called?

• All Saints' Day
• All Sinners' Day
• After Hallow's Day
• Hallowmass

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