History of Halloween

What ancient culture is Halloween derived from?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Celts

• The French

What ancient tradition is Halloween based on?

• Samhain

• Saturnalia

• Christmas

• Festivus

Who designated November 1 "All Saints Day" because he did not like the attention Halloween was getting?

• The King of England

• The Holy Roman Emperor

• George Washington

• The Pope

Why did the original celebrants of Halloween think costumes were necessary?

• Because costumes are cool.

• Because costumes ward off ghosts.

• Because it is fun to trick your friends.

• Trick question. They did not wear costumes.

Before Halloween was called "Halloween", it was called something else. What was it?

• Thanksgiving

• All Saints Day

• Death Day

• All Hallows Eve

According to the ancients, what happened on Halloween?

• The devil roams the earth for twenty-four hours.

• The living are literally able to raise the dead.

• A really rocking party that's what.

• The lines between the living and the dead were blurred.

The ancient priests (Druids) did what on Halloween with fire?

• Built a massive bonfire.

• Lit tons of candles.

• Set their neighbors' houses on fire.

• Nothing.

What culture conquered the Celts and combined their culture with their own?

• The Greeks

• The Germans

• The Russians

• The Romans

Which North American colony celebrated Halloween more than any other?

• Maryland

• New York

• Georgia

• Delaware

The immigration of these people in the nineteenth century dramatically increased the popularity of Halloween in the United States.

• The Germans

• The Irish

• The Italians

• The Chinese