Spooky Halloween Trivia

What ancient festival did the Celts celebrate on October 31st?

• Beltane

• Lughnasadh

• Imbolc

• Samhain

How many years ago did the Halloween celebration begin with the Celts?

• 2000

• 1000

• 3000

• 1500

What did the Celts believe happened on the eve of their new year?

• The Celts believed that animals would speak on this night.

• The Celts believed that the spirits of the dead could return to the earth.

• The Celts believed they would receive gifts from the gods.

• The Celts thought the new year would bring eternal summer.

What were the original items carved by the Celts to guide spirits?

• Cairns or standing stones

• Wooden totems

• Bronze statues

• Stone circles

What vegetable did Irish immigrants use to create Jack-o'-lanterns in America?

• potato

• turnip

• cabbage

• carrot

What does the festival of Samhain mark the end of?

• The harvest season

• The winter solstice

• The spring equinox

• The summer solstice

What did the Celts do to protect themselves from spirits?

• The Celts built walls to keep spirits out.

• The Celts offered sacrifices to appease spirits.

• The Celts sang songs to scare away spirits.

• The Celts lit bonfires and wore costumes to protect themselves from spirits.

On what date do the Celts celebrate their new year?

• January 1st

• March 21st

• October 31st

• June 21st

What is the significance of bonfires during Samhain?

• Bonfires were used to ward off evil spirits and honor the dead during Samhain.

• Bonfires were lit to celebrate the harvest season.

• Bonfires were used to cook food for the festival.

• Bonfires were a way to signal the start of winter.

How has the celebration of Halloween evolved over time?

• Halloween originated as a summer festival in ancient Greece.

• Halloween has evolved from a Celtic festival to a community celebration with costumes and trick-or-treating.

• Halloween was first celebrated in the 20th century as a commercial holiday.

• The celebration of Halloween has always included fireworks and parades.