Exploring the Origins and Traditions of Halloween

Exploring the Origins and Traditions of Halloween

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Performing Arts

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The video explores Halloween, celebrated on October 31, highlighting activities like trick or treating, costume parties, and pumpkin carving. It delves into the tradition of trick or treating, where children dress up and ask for treats. The origins of Halloween trace back to the ancient Celts, who believed spirits could cause harm on this day. Halloween costumes often depict scary characters. While Halloween is a major holiday in the U.S., its significance varies globally, with a mention of China's Ghost Festival.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the activities people do on Halloween?

Go swimming

Attend a wedding

Visit haunted attractions

Play soccer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main activity for children during Halloween?

Trick-or-treating

Watching TV

Playing video games

Going to school

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colors are commonly associated with Halloween?

Purple and yellow

Red and white

Blue and green

Orange and black

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the Halloween festival according to the Celts?

To honor the sun

To welcome the new year

To celebrate the harvest

To ward off evil spirits

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which country is Halloween considered a major holiday?

United States

Brazil

Australia

India