History of Halloween

When did the Celts celebrate Samhain?

• the beginning of August

• mid-September

• the end of October

• the beginning of November

The Celts celebrated the ________ during Samhain.

• end of the rainy season

• beginning of summer

• end of harvest season

• founding of their civilization

The Celts wore costumes on Samhain to

• celebrate their country’s independence.

• imitate the crops they grew.

• hide from their neighbors.

• scare away spirits.

Today, we put out candy for trick-or-treaters. What did the Celts originally leave out for spirits?

• clothing and money

• food and money

• dolls and clothing

• food and drinks

Which of the following is true about the Celts?

• They believed in gods, ghosts and fairies.

• They lived in what is now Mexico.

• They invented candy.

• They celebrated Samhain twice a year.

Which of the following best describes All Hallows’ Eve?

• a Celtic holiday that replaced a Christian holiday

• a name for Halloween that originated in the United States

• a Christian holiday that replaced Samhain

• another name for Samhain

What happened when the Christians arrived in Celtic civilization?

• They all left after only a few months.

• Many Celts converted to Christianity.

• The Celts rejected Christianity completely.

• They moved Samhain to December.

Which of the following does not describe how Halloween is celebrated in the United States?

• People dress up in costumes.

• People carve pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns.

• Religious centers put out food to keep ghosts away.

• none of the above

True or False: Halloween is still a religious holiday.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a holiday similar to Halloween?

• Diwali

• Boxing Day

• Cinco de Mayo

• Día de los Muertos