The Origins and Traditions of Halloween

What is the origin of Halloween?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To ward off ghosts

• To honor the dead

• To commemorate historical events

How have the activities associated with Halloween evolved over time?

One of the Halloween traditions brought to the US was carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns. What is another name for a jack-o'-lantern?

How was Halloween influenced by Christianity in the 9th century?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To honor saints and martyrs

• To worship ancient gods

• To mark the end of summer

Which immigrants brought Halloween traditions to the United States in the 19th century?

• Italian and French immigrants

• Irish and Scottish immigrants

• German and Dutch immigrants

• Spanish and Portuguese immigrants