Halloween Trick-or-Treating Quiz

What was the original purpose of the 'soing' tradition in Ireland and England?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To collect food in exchange for prayers

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To gather community members for a feast

Which tradition from Scotland influenced the modern practice of trick-or-treating?

• All Souls Day

• Harvest Festival

• Guising

• Soing

In which decade did trick-or-treating become a well-established tradition in America?

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1920s

What was a common criticism of trick-or-treating in the 1930s?

• It was not traditional enough

• It encouraged children to stay out late

• It was too expensive for families

• It was seen as a form of extortion or begging

By the mid-1950s, what percentage of families planned to distribute candy on Halloween?

• 90%

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%