Halloween Origins and Traditions

What is the meaning of the word 'Halloween'?

• Holy person

• Celebration of death

• Fire festival

• Rebirth

Which ancient Celtic festival is Halloween derived from?

• Samhain

• All Saints Day

• All Hallows' Eve

• Summer's End

What were costumes originally used for during Samhain?

• To connect with spirits

• To celebrate rebirth

• To hide from unfriendly spirits

• To honor loved ones

What were lanterns made from during Samhain?

• Pumpkins

• Gourds

• Candles

• Animal skins

What replaced sacrifices during the evolution of Halloween?

• Prayers

• Food offerings

• Money

• Poetry

Why were celebrations of Halloween forbidden in the early American colonies?

• They were deemed too pagan

• They were deemed too Catholic

• They were deemed too Protestant

• They were deemed too commercial

What did children receive instead of prayers during Halloween in the 1800s?

• Money

• Fruit

• Candy

• Toys

What led to the commercialization of Halloween in the 20th century?

• World War Two

• Candy manufacturers

• Television industry

• Scary movie festivals

What did cinemas offer during Halloween in the 1950s?

• Costume contests

• Candy giveaways

• Scary movie festivals

• Haunted house tours

What did the National Retail Federation predict about Halloween spending in 2015?

• $6.9 million

• $6.9 billion

• $69 million

• $69 billion