Halloween – History, Traditions, and Vocabulary

Why is Halloween celebrated on October 31st?

• To mark the start of winter

• To celebrate the beginning of summer

• To honor the Roman god Saturn

• • Because it’s a harvest festival

What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?

• • To look like favorite characters

• • To welcome friendly spirits

• To scare away ghosts and spirits

• To collect more candy

Why do children say “trick or treat” on Halloween?

• To receive candy from neighbor

• • To avoid getting a trick played on them

• • To share their costumes with others

• To scare people

Which vegetable was originally used for carving before pumpkins became popular in America?

• • Potatoes

• • Beets

• • Carrots

• • Turnips

What types of decorations are commonly used to make homes look spooky on Halloween?

• • Flowers and candles

• • Spider webs, skeletons, and bats

• • Balloons and streamers

• • Fruits and vegetables

Which of these treats is most commonly associated with Halloween?

• • Chocolate bars

• • Candy corn

• Popcorn

• A,B,C is correct

What activity involves going door-to-door and asking for candy on Halloween?

• • Trick-or-treating

• • Pumpkin carving

• • Ghost hunting

• • Apple bobbing

What is the name of the carved pumpkins used as Halloween decorations?

• • Lantern pumpkins

• • Trick pumpkins

• • Jack-o’-lanterns

• • Spirit gourds