The Origins and Traditions of Halloween

What ancient festival is Halloween rooted in?

• Samhain

• Beltane

• Lughnasadh

• Imbolc

What did people do during Samhain to ward off ghosts?

• Light bonfires and wear costumes

• Sing songs and dance

• Offer food to the spirits

• Pray and meditate

When did Pope Gregory III designate All Saints' Day?

• 8th century

• 9th century

• 10th century

• 11th century

What is the origin of trick-or-treating?

• Medieval practice of 'souling'

• Ancient Roman rituals

• Celtic harvest festivals

• Victorian-era customs

Why did Irish immigrants start carving pumpkins instead of turnips?

• Pumpkins were more plentiful in America

• Turnips were too small

• Pumpkins were easier to carve

• Turnips were considered sacred