La Toussaint & Fèt Gede

What did people in France traditionally place on graves before World War I?

• Candles

• Stones

• Leaves

• Toys

What is a reason people started to leave chrysanthemums on graves?

• Chrysanthemums are cheap

• Chrysanthemums are colorful

• Chrysanthemums are easy to find

• Chrysanthemums are fragrant

What is the significance of chrysanthemums in France during La Toussaint?

• They symbolize sadness

• They symbolize joy

• They symbolize peace

• They symbolize wealth

When is the Fèt Gede celebrated in Haiti?

• December 25th

• October 31st

• November 1st and 2nd

• November 1st

What do parents do for their children during Fèt Gede?

• Take them to the beach

• Buy them new clothes

• Have them blessed by mediums

• Teach them to cook

What has increased the popularity of Fèt Gede since 2003?

• New music festivals

• Government lifting sanctions against voodoo priests

• More tourists visiting

• Better weather

What is the purpose of putting pepper on the body during Fèt Gede?

• To smell nice

• To protect from death and evil spirits

• To keep warm

• To attract good luck

What is the main reason for the decline in Fèt Gede's attendance recently?

• Loss of faith

• Political and economic crisis

• Increase in conversion to Catholicism

• New laws

What is the main theme of Fèt Gede and La Toussaint?

• Celebrating life

• Honoring the deceased

• Harvesting crops

• Building friendships

When is La Toussaint celebrated in France?

• October 31st

• November 1st

• November 1st and 2nd

• It is no longer celebrated