Halloween in America

What is the origin of Halloween?

• Ancient Romans

• Ancient Celts

• Puritans

• Colonists

What was the purpose of wearing disguises or costumes during Samhain?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To confuse ghosts

• To honor the dead

• To scare away evil spirits

When did Halloween start to gain popularity in America?

• 1605

• 1800s

• 1920s

• 1940s

What tradition involved children offering prayers for the souls of the household's relatives?

• Souling

• Trick-or-treating

• Guy Fox Day

• All Hallows Eve

What event halted trick-or-treating in the United States during World War II?

• The Great Depression

• Sugar rationing

• Vandalism

• Assaulting people

What did newspapers publish in the 1920s to discourage bad behavior during Halloween?

• Treats not tricks

• Trick-or-treat safely

• No more mischief

• Halloween rules

How much do Americans spend on Halloween candy each year?

• 1 billion dollars

• 2 billion dollars

• 3 billion dollars

• 4 billion dollars

What is the estimated total amount Americans spend on costumes and decorations for Halloween?

• 5 billion dollars

• 6 billion dollars

• 7 billion dollars

• 8 billion dollars