The ancient Celtic practice of carrying lit gourds has _______ the practice of carving and lighting jack o' lanterns.
Brainpop! Halloween

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Molly Satta-Ellis
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Why did the ancient Celts leave food on their doorsteps?
To feed the poor
To provide snacks for local children
To ward off evil spirits
To welcome the spirit of winter
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What can you infer about the ancient Celtic calendar from the information presented in the movie?
It was based on the seasons
It was based on the phases of the moon
It was based on the movements of the stars
It contained 12 months of 30 days each
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Which costume would most likely be worn by the ancient Celts?
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How did the Christian holiday of Halloween differ from the Celtic festival of Samhain?
Halloween involved celebrating saints; Samhain involved ghosts and goblins
Halloween involved an enormous feast; Samhain was celebrated with a week-long fast
Halloween was celebrated in the United Kingdom only; Samhain was celebrated throughout the Roman empir
Halloween customs were incorporated into Samhain festivals--but Samhain had no influence on Halloween
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The practice of "souling" was most similar to which of the following?
Dressing up in costume
Carrying a jack o' lantern
Begging for money
Warding off evil spirits
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Why did Halloween not become popular in America until the 19th century?
Immigration from Scotland and Ireland boomed during the 19th century
American religious authorities banned Halloween celebrations until the 19th century
Very few children lived past the age of two in America until the 19th century
There were no Celts in America until the 19th century
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