Halloween

When is Halloween celebrated?

• November 1st

• October 31st

• December 25th

• September 30th

What is the origin of Halloween?

• Roman festivals

• Egyptian celebrations

• Celtic festivals, particularly Samhain

• Chinese traditions

Why did the Celts wear costumes on Halloween?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To ward off ghosts

• To honour their ancestors

• To mimic animals

What is a common tradition during Halloween parties?

• Decorating Christmas trees

• Painting Easter eggs

• Carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns

• Lighting fireworks

What activity involves children dressing up and going door-to-door for candies?

• Christmas carolling

• Easter egg hunt

• Trick-or-treating

• Thanksgiving feast

What is a common tradition during Halloween parties?

• Decorating Christmas trees

• Painting Easter eggs

• Carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns

• Lighting fireworks

What ancient festival is closely associated with the origins of Halloween?

• Diwali

• Samhain

• Hanukkah

• Ramadan

To ward off spirits, people would wear costumes and light (a)   on Halloween.

Children dress up in costumes and go door-to-door, asking for (a)   during the tradition of trick-or-treating.

What is typically found inside a jack-o'-lantern?

• water

• sand

• candy

• a candle