History of Halloween

During a fun art class, Makayla's mom decided to paint something on her skin. Can you guess what colors she used? Hint: Grace and James thought it looked like a beautiful forest!

• Green and purple

• Black and purple

• Green and black

• Purple and orange

Guess what! Colden, Mia, and Benjamin decided to have a costume party. Can you remember what costume Colden chose to wear?

• A spooky white sheet ghost

• A mysterious black witch

• The superhero Batman

• The scary green Frankenstein

Guess what costume Porter wore to Rohan's epic Halloween party?

• A spooky white sheet ghost

• A mysterious black witch

• The superhero Batman, ready to save the day

• Green Frankenstein, causing a scare

Imagine this! Olivia, Noah, and Avery joined Makayla for a fun-filled Halloween adventure. What did they carry to collect their sweet treats?

• Plastic pumpkin bowls

• Plastic cauldrons

• Plastic witch hats

• Plastic broomsticks

Guess what? Makayla's teacher, Mr. Liam, turned the class into a time machine! Can you remember what historical event they journeyed back to explore?

• The spooky origins of Halloween

• The festive origins of Thanksgiving

• The jolly origins of Christmas

• The springtime origins of Easter

Oliver, Olivia, and Elijah are having a debate about the meaning of the word Samhain. Can you help them settle it?

• It means Summer's end

• It signifies Winter's beginning

• It represents Spring's arrival

• It stands for Autumn's start

What did the Celtic people believe about Samhain?

• Spirits traveled to the next world

• Spirits stayed in the human world

• Spirits disappeared completely

• Spirits transformed into animals

What did people do to keep the dead spirits away during Samhain?

• Lit bonfires

• Dressed in animal furs

• Played pranks

• Carved pumpkins

What replaced the festival of Samhain?

• All Souls' Day

• Christmas Day

• Easter Sunday

• Thanksgiving Day

Imagine it's All Souls' Day and Aria, Anika, and Evelyn are deciding on their costumes. What are they most likely to dress up as?

• Saints, angels, and devils

• Witches, ghosts, and vampires

• Pirates, cowboys, and princesses

• Clowns, superheroes, and animals