Halloween Trick-or-Treating Quiz

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

• To collect candy from neighbors

• To pray for the deceased in exchange for food

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To scare away evil spirits

How did the tradition of 'guising' differ from 'soling'?

• Guising involved singing songs for treats

• Guising was a form of protest

• Guising involved children wearing costumes

• Guising was only practiced by adults

When was the term 'trick-or-treating' first used?

• 1900

• 1955

• 1927

• 1945

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

• It was not traditional enough

• It was considered too dangerous for children

• It was too expensive for families

• It was seen as a form of extortion

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

• 90%

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%