Halloween Traditions

What is the purpose of the tradition of 'going a-souling'?

• To ask for sweets

• To ward off ghosts and spirits

• To honor the dead

• To celebrate the end of the harvest

What is the purpose of the tradition of giving gifts of sugar skulls?

• To celebrate the end of the harvest

• To honor the dead

• To ward off ghosts and spirits

• To ask for sweets

What is the purpose of wearing special clothes made of animal skin on Halloween?

• To honor the dead

• To celebrate the changing of seasons

• To ward off ghosts and spirits

• To create a festive atmosphere

What is the origin of the tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween?

• It was brought to the United States by Irish immigrants

• It was popularized by the Catholic Church

• It was introduced by Native Americans

• It comes from the Celtic tradition of covering faces with masks

What is the significance of the Catholic Church's addition of All Saints Day and All Souls Day to the Halloween celebration?

• It marked the beginning of winter

• It replaced the Celtic tradition of leaving food for ghosts

• It shifted the focus of Halloween from ghosts to religion

• It was a way to honor the dead

What is the significance of the Day of the Dead in relation to Halloween?

• It is a Mexican holiday that coincides with Halloween

• It is a tradition that has been incorporated into Halloween celebrations

• It is a way to honor the dead

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the tradition of giving gifts of sugar skulls on Halloween?

• To ward off ghosts and spirits

• To ask for sweets

• To celebrate the end of the harvest

• To honor the dead

What is the origin of the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween?

• It was brought to the United States by Irish immigrants

• It was popularized by the Catholic Church

• It was introduced by Native Americans

• It comes from the Celtic festival of Samhain

What is the purpose of the tradition of 'going a-souling' on Halloween?

• To honor the dead

• To celebrate the end of the harvest

• To ward off ghosts and spirits

• To ask for sweets

What is the significance of the tradition of lighting a big fire on Halloween?

• To celebrate the changing of seasons

• To honor the dead

• To ward off ghosts and spirits

• To create a festive atmosphere