The History of Halloween

What is the Celtic origin of Halloween?

• A time to celebrate the harvest

• A time when the otherworld was present

• A time for food and games

• A time to dress as your favorite spirit

What did the Celtic tribes do on November 1?

• Gathered for food and games

• Carved faces into doors

• Handed out treats to children

• Lit bonfires to ward off evil spirits

What did Irish immigrants bring to the U.S.?

• The tradition of trick-or-treating

• The tradition of carving pumpkins

• The tradition of singing and dancing

• The tradition of telling ghost stories

Who was Stingy Jack?

• A mythical character in Ireland

• A Celtic tribe leader

• An Irish immigrant

• A Halloween tradition

What did Irish immigrants use instead of turnips?

• Pumpkins

• Potatoes

• Carrots

• Radishes

What did kids in 19th-century America do with carved pumpkins?

• Lit them up with candles

• Ate them as a treat

• Used them as decorations

• Threw them at people

What did Halloween originally involve in the late 1800s?

• Telling ghost stories

• Singing and dancing

• Carving pumpkins

• Handing out treats

What did the tradition of Halloween evolve into?

• Trick-or-treating

• Bonfires

• Haunted houses

• Dressing up in costumes

What did the Celtic tribes believe about the onset of winter?

• The otherworld was present

• The fairy mounds would open

• All sorts of creatures would emerge

• The dark season was coming

What did Halloween symbolize in Ireland and Scotland?

• A time to celebrate the harvest

• A time for food and games

• A time when the otherworld was present

• A time to ward off evil spirits