Halloween Comprehension 4th EP

What is the second most popular holiday in the United States?

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Thanksgiving

• Easter

When does Halloween take place?

• October 31st

• December 25th

• November 1st

• July 4th

What is Halloween best known for?

• Trick-or-treating

• Easter egg hunts

• Thanksgiving dinner

• New Year's fireworks

What is the history of Halloween?

• Originated from the ancient Celtic Festival called Sawan

• Originated from the ancient Roman Festival called Saturnalia

• Originated from the ancient Greek Festival called Dionysia

• Originated from the ancient Egyptian Festival called Opet

Where did the name Halloween come from?

• All Hallows Eve

• Christmas Eve

• Thanksgiving Eve

• New Year's Eve

Why did people wear masks on Halloween?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To hide their identity

• To fool ghosts into believing they were other spirits

• To celebrate the harvest season

What is the tradition of trick-or-treating?

• Knocking on neighbors' doors and saying trick or treat

• Playing pranks on Halloween night

• Leaving bowls of food outside doors to scare away ghosts

• Carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns

What are carved pumpkins called?

• Jack-o-lanterns

• Frankenstein's monsters

• Witch's brew

• Vampire's lair

What is the growing trend for a second Halloween celebration?

• Halloween in July

• Halloween in December

• Halloween in November

• Halloween in January