History of Halloween

What did Makayla wear on Halloween night?

• A black witch's hat

• A white sheet

• A black mask

• A long cape

Who dressed like his favorite superhero, Batman?

• Makayla

• Colden

• Porter

• Mr. Clock

What did Makayla's mom paint her skin?

• Green

• Purple

• Black

• White

What did Makayla and her friends carry to collect candy?

• Plastic pumpkin bowls

• Plastic bags

• Plastic buckets

• Plastic cups

What did the festival of Samhain celebrate?

• The end of summer

• The beginning of winter

• The gathering of crops

• All of the above

Why did people dress up in costumes during the festival of Samhain?

• To celebrate the end of summer

• To honor the dead

• To disguise themselves from dead spirits

• To have fun

What holiday replaced the festival of Samhain?

• Halloween

• All Souls' Day

• Christmas

• Easter

What did teenagers in Irish and Scottish communities start doing during Halloween celebrations?

• Playing pranks

• Giving out candy

• Dressing up in costumes

• Lighting bonfires

Why did adults start giving children candy during Halloween celebrations?

• To stop the pranks

• To celebrate the holiday

• To honor the dead

• To have fun

Who wrote an article about the history of Halloween?

• Makayla

• Colden

• Porter

• Benjamin Radford