History of Halloween

What ancient festival is Halloween rooted in?

• Samhain

• Beltane

• Lughnasadh

• Imbolc

What did the Celts believe happened on the night before the new year?

• The boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred

• The sun would not rise

• The gods would visit the earth

• The crops would grow again

Who designated November 1st as a time to honor all saints?

• Pope Gregory III

• Pope John Paul II

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope Francis

What activity did Halloween evolve into over time?

• Trick-or-treating

• Easter egg hunting

• Thanksgiving dinner

• Christmas caroling

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

• Irish and Scottish

• German and French

• Italian and Spanish

• Chinese and Japanese