The Origins of Halloween

Where did Halloween originate?

• United States

• Ireland

• Germany

• France

What was Halloween originally a time to celebrate?

• The harvest

• The summer

• The spring

• The new year

What did people in Ireland and Scotland carve faces into?

• Pumpkins

• Turnips

• Apples

• Potatoes

Who is the mythical character associated with the Jack-O-Lantern?

• Stingy Jack

• Wicked Will

• Greedy Greg

• Cunning Carl

What did Irish immigrants use instead of turnips in the U.S.?

• Potatoes

• Carrots

• Pumpkins

• Cabbages

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