Halloween 2023 Quiz

When is Halloween celebrated in 2024?

• October 30

• October 31

• November 1

• November 2

Which ancient festival is Halloween believed to have originated from?

• Samhain

• Feralia

• Pomona

• All Saints' Day

What was the purpose of lighting bonfires during the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain?

• To ward off ghosts

• To celebrate the harvest

• To predict the future

• To honor the saints

Which Roman festival was combined with Samhain during the Roman Empire's rule over Celtic lands?

• Feralia

• Pomona

• All Souls' Day

• All Martyrs Day

What did the Celts believe about the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead on the night of Samhain?

• It became blurred

• It disappeared completely

• It shifted to a different location

• It remained unchanged

Which Catholic feast was later expanded to include all saints and moved to November 1?

• All Martyrs Day

• All Souls' Day

• All Hallows' Eve

• All-hallowmas

What was the original purpose of trick-or-treating?

• To share stories of the dead

• To celebrate the harvest

• To ward off ghosts

• To beg for food or money

What did people in England give to the poor during All Souls' Day parades?

• Soul cakes

• Apples

• Yarn

• Mirrors

Why did people wear masks when leaving their homes on Halloween?

• To scare away ghosts

• To hide their identity

• To blend in with spirits

• To protect themselves from evil

What is the second largest commercial holiday in the United States?

• Halloween

• Christmas

• Thanksgiving

• Valentine's Day