Halloween 2023 Origins Quiz

What is the date of Halloween 2023?

• 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 another realm

• 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 during Halloween?

• To share stories of the dead

• To play pranks on neighbors

• To honor the saints

• To beg for food or money

What was the main focus of Halloween parties in the late 1800s?

• Ghost stories

• Mischief-making

• Trick-or-treating

• Community and neighborly get-togethers

What is the estimated annual spending on Halloween in the United States?

• $1 billion

• $3 billion

• $6 billion

• $9 billion

Which classic Halloween movie franchise is based on the 1978 original film directed by John Carpenter?

• Scream

• Nightmare on Elm Street

• Friday the 13th

• Halloween