Halloween Traditions Quiz

Which ancient Celtic festival is believed to be the origin of Halloween?

• Samhain

• Lemuria

• Parentalia

• Feast of Pomona

What did the Celtic people believe about the night of October 31st?

• The veil between the living and the dead was lifted

• It marked the end of the summer harvest season

• It was a day to honor deceased family members

• Evil spirits would roam the earth

What did the Celtic people do to protect themselves from evil spirits during Sowin?

• Wore masks and costumes

• Lit sacred bonfires

• Left candles in their windows

• All of the above

Which Roman festival influenced Halloween traditions?

• Lemuria

• Feast of Pomona

• All of the above

What did the Christians do with the Celtic holiday of Sowin?

• Banned it completely

• Incorporated it into the Christian calendar

• Changed the date of the celebration

• Ignored it

What is the modern name for Sowin?

• All Hallows Day

• All Souls Day

• All Hallows Eve

• All Hallow Tide

Which Christian holiday was moved to November 1st?

• All Hallows Day

• All Souls Day

• All Hallows Eve

• All Hallow Tide

What is the significance of the color orange in Halloween decorations?

• It represents darkness and death

• It is associated with fall and harvest

• It is the color of evil spirits

• It has no specific meaning

What is the origin of the jack-o-lantern tradition?

• An Irish folk tale about Stingy Jack

• A Roman festival honoring the goddess Pomona

• A Christian custom of souling

• A Celtic ritual to ward off evil spirits

Why are black cats associated with Halloween?

• They were believed to be witches' sidekicks

• They were considered evil beings in medieval Europe

• They were associated with the devil's work

• All of the above