Halloween

What was the original name of Halloween, celebrated by the ancient Celts?

• All Saints' Day
• Samhain
• All Souls' Day
• Feralia

Why did the Celts wear costumes on October 31?

• To celebrate the end of summer
• To honor the dead
• To disguise themselves from spirits
• To predict their future

What were pumpkins originally replaced by in Ireland for carving jack-o'-lanterns?

• Apples
• Potatoes
• Turnips
• Gourds

In early Halloween traditions, what was the purpose of "souling"?

• Collecting food in exchange for prayers
• Telling ghost stories
• Fortune-telling
• Lighting bonfires

Which of the following was NOT originally part of Halloween traditions?

• Bonfires
• Trick-or-treating
• Divination games
• Valentine cards

Who declared November 1 as All Saints' Day, merging it with Halloween traditions?

• Roman Emperors
• Pope Gregory III
• Celtic leaders
• The Irish government

Trick-or-treating in the United States became more popular in which century?

• 17th century
• 18th century
• 19th century
• 20th century

What is the main reason Halloween became a playful holiday with costumes and candy in the United States?

• To remember historical events
• To prevent pranks and mischief
• To perform ancient rituals
• To honor saints and martyrs