Halloween

What ancient festival is Halloween rooted in?

• Beltane

• Lughnasadh

• Imbolc

• Samhain

What does Halloween signify?

• the end of Autumn and beginning of Winter

• the beginning of Spring and sunshine

• the end of Summer and ice cream

• the end of Winter and taking down Christmas trees

What did Halloween start off as?

• a solemn festival marking the boundary between the living and the dead
• an ancient Viking holiday where warriors celebrated their victories by wearing costumes

• as a Roman festival dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty

• a medieval celebration where people dressed up as animals to honor the gods of the forest

How does Halloween encourage self-expression?

• promoting only traditional costumes, such as witches and ghosts

• everyone is required to wear the same costume as their friends to avoid standing out

• experiment with different identities and showcase their creativity through costumes, makeup, and decorations

• by requiring participants to follow strict guidelines on how to dress

What kind of activities are commonly associated with Halloween?

• exchanging gifts under a decorated tree and singing carols about ghosts and witches

• setting off fireworks to scare away evil spirits and having a feast to honor the sun god

• decorating eggs in spooky colors and organizing egg hunts in haunted locations

• carving pumpkins into lanterns, attending costume parties, and visiting haunted houses

What is a primary focus of modern Halloween celebrations?

• Religious observance

• Creativity & fun

• Agricultural practices

• Historical reenactments

How does Halloween allow individuals to explore their fears?

• promoting horror movies that are so intense they make people more fearful

• encouraging people to avoid anything frightening altogether and stick to light-hearted costumes

• allowing people to confront scary themes, such as ghosts and monsters, in a controlled and playful environment

• organizing mandatory haunted house visits, where participants must face their worst fears without any preparation

What is one way Halloween promotes community spirit?

• By encouraging solitary reflection

• Through communal activities like Halloween parties

• By limiting social interactions

• Through competitive games