Fun Halloween Traditions Quiz

What date is Halloween celebrated on?

• October 30th

• October 31st

• November 1st

• December 25th

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Which of the following is a traditional Halloween activity?

• Easter egg hunting

• Trick-or-treating

• Thanksgiving dinner

• Watching fireworks

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Who brought Halloween traditions to North America in the nineteenth century?

• French and German immigrants

• Irish and Scottish immigrants

• Italian and Spanish immigrants

• Chinese and Japanese immigrants

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What do children say when they go from house to house on Halloween?

• "Merry Christmas!"

• "Trick or treat?"

• "Happy New Year!"

• "Happy Easter!"

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What is a Jack-o-Lantern traditionally carved from?

• Watermelon

• Turnip

• Pineapple

• Apple

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What is the purpose of carving scary faces onto turnips according to tradition?

• To make them look pretty

• To scare away evil spirits

• To use them as food

• To sell them at the market

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What is one of the key traditions of Halloween involving costumes?

• Dressing in costumes and going to school

• Dressing in costumes and begging door-to-door for treats

• Dressing in costumes and going to work

• Dressing in costumes and playing sports

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In which historical period did the practice of dressing in costumes and begging for treats begin?

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Modern Era

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What is a common activity people do at Halloween parties?

• Singing Christmas carols

• Carving pumpkins

• Watching the Super Bowl

• Planting trees

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What is the main reason people visit "haunted houses" during Halloween?

• To buy groceries

• To experience a spooky adventure

• To learn about history

• To watch movies

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