Halloween History Quiz

How much do you know about The History of Halloween – Discover Ancient Rituals & Modern Celebrations

source: https://youtu.be/QJAbBQGvY6E?si=yRF8Yam58TTdjcI-

• Very little

• A little bit

• Somewhat familiar

• Quite a lot

• I'm an expert!

What ancient festival is considered the root of Halloween?

• Samhain

• Feralia

• All Saints' Day

• Día de los Muertos

On what date is Samhain celebrated?

• October 31st

• January 1st

• November 1st

• December 25th

What did the Celts believe happened on the night of Samhain?

• The dead were forgotten

• Spirits returned to the living world

• Harvests were blessed

• New crops were planted

What was one of the earliest forms of Halloween costumes made from?

• Animal heads and skins

• Paper and cardboard

• Plastic and fabric

• Pumpkins and gourds

Which Roman festival influenced Samhain?

• Lupercalia

• Vinalia

• Saturnalia

• Feralia

What did Pope Gregory III designate November 1st as?

• Harvest Festival

• Samhain

• Halloween

• All Saints' Day

What tradition did Irish immigrants bring to America?

• Haunted houses

• Carving jack-o'-lanterns

• Trick-or-treating

• Costume parties

What vegetable was originally used to make jack-o'-lanterns?

• Beets

• Carrots

• Turnips

• Potatoes

What is the story behind Stingy Jack?

• He tricked the devil

• He was a king of the Celts

• He was a ghost haunting Halloween

• He was a famous pumpkin carver