Halloween Origins and Traditions Quiz

What was the primary reason the Celts celebrated Samhain?

• To mark the beginning of spring

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To transition from summer to winter

• To honor the Roman goddess Pomona

Which Roman festival contributed to the early roots of Halloween?

• Saturnalia

• Lupercalia

• Pomona

• Bacchanalia

What was the purpose of All Saints' Day as recognized by the Catholic Church?

• To commemorate the Roman goddess Pomona

• To mark the beginning of winter

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To honor all Catholic saints without a specific holiday

How did Halloween traditions become popular in America?

• Due to the arrival of Irish immigrants

• Through the spread of Roman culture

• Because of the American Revolution

• Through the influence of the British monarchy

By the mid-20th century, which two activities were becoming American Halloween traditions?

• Costume parties and trick-or-treating

• Harvest festivals and parades

• Bonfires and ghost storytelling

• Apple bobbing and pumpkin carving