history of halloween

What culture can Halloween be traced to?

• Vikings

• Romans

• Celtics

• Spanish

What is the name of the Celtic festival that was held before winter?

• Thanksgiving

• Samhaim

• Saturnalia

• Wepet-Renpet

What vegetable was first used for Jack O'Lanterns?

• sweet potato

• turnip

• potato

• pumpkin

What country did Jack O'lanterns originate in?

• England

• France

• Canada

• Scotland

What was the original name for Halloween?

• Hogwart's eve

• Day of the Dead

• All Saints Eve

• All Hallows Eve

When did trick or treating start in the US?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

What country's immigrants popularized Halloween in America?

• Mexico

• Ireland

• England

• France

What Catholic Holiday follows Halloween?

• Vespers

• Day of the Light

• All Saint's Day

• Thanksgiving

What did the Celtic Holiday that eventually evolved into Halloween celebrate?

• End of Summer beginning of Fall

• People's dead ancestors

• Aligning of all the planets in the solar system

• Night of Mischief

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.