Halloween

When is Halloween usually celebrated?

• October 30

• November 7th

• October 31

• November 2nd

The first Halloween traditions began in...

• The US

• Canada

• Mexico

• Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales

For the ancient Celts, the Samhain festival marked....

• the beginning of Summer

• the middle of summer

• the end of summer

• the end of winter

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In early America, at this time of year, Native Americans celebrated...

• the New Year

• the harvest

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

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The ancient Celts made lanterns out of...

• potatoes and turnips

• apples and oranges

• pumpkins and carrots

• apples and onions

In...... people often wear all kinds of costumes for Halloween, not just scary ones.

• Mexico

• The UK

• The USA

• Brazil

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In the USA people buy.... of the sweets for the whole year for Halloween.

• a quarter

• a third

• half

• a fourth

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In Mexico, many people dress up as ...... for the Day of the Dead.

• witches

• skeletons

• vampires

• wizards

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When is All Saints Day celebrated?

• 1 November

• 1 December

• 2 November

• 2 December

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What words are traditionally used when kids go from house to house to celebrate Halloween?

• I want chocolate!

• water or sweets?

• Trick or sweets?

• Trick or treat?

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