What is Halloween?

What is the origin of the term Halloween and what does it signify?

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Why did people start wearing costumes and masks during Halloween according to the text?

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What types of costumes are traditionally worn on Halloween and why?

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Describe the folklore behind the Jack-o-lantern custom.

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What is the original term for Halloween?

• All Saints' Day

• All Hallows Evening

• Samhain

• All Souls Day

When is All Saints' Day?

• October 31st

• November 1st

• November 2nd

• October 30th

Why did people wear costumes and masks during Halloween according to the ancient Celts?

• To disguise oneself as a harmful spirit to avoid harm

• To look attractive

• To show off their creativity

• To win costume competitions

Where is it thought that the custom of trick-or-treating originated?

• America

• Ireland

• Ancient Celtic lands

• early Christians

What were 'soul cakes' in the custom of souling?

• Cakes baked for the dead

• Square pieces of bread with currants

• Special candy for Halloween

• Traditional Irish food

What are Halloween costumes traditionally based on?

• Traditional horror characters

• Pop culture icons

• Television shows and movies

• All of the above