Fun Facts About Halloween

When do Halloween traditions date back to?

• 500 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

• 2,000 years ago

• 3,000 years ago

What did Halloween traditionally mark?

• The end of the harvest season

• The beginning of summer

• The beginning of winter

• The beginning of spring

What is the technical classification of pumpkins?

• Vegetable

• Fruit

• Herb

• Root

When did trick or treating become popular in the United States?

• 1800s

• 1900s

• 1920s

• 1930s

What is one of the origins of 'trick or treating'?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Celtic festival called 'Samhain'

• Roman festival called 'Saturnalia'

What were the first Jack-O-Lanterns made from?

• Pumpkins

• Turnips

• Potatoes

• Watermelons

Who helped bring Halloween traditions to America?

• Native Americans

• European immigrants

• African immigrants

• Asian immigrants

What is the second largest commercial holiday?

• Christmas

• Valentine's Day

• Easter

• Halloween

Which state in the United States produces the most pumpkins?

• California

• Illinois

• Texas

• New York

What colors can pumpkins be?

• Orange

• White

• Red

• Yellow