Halloween History

What ancient civilization is associated with the origins of Halloween?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Celts

• The Egyptians

What did the festival of Samhain signify for the ancient Celts?

• The start of the planting season

• A celebration of the summer solstice

• The end of the harvest and the Celtic New Year

• A day dedicated to hunting

How did the Catholic Church contribute to the evolution of Halloween?

• By completely abolishing all pagan practices

• By introducing new agricultural rituals

• By merging pagan traditions with All Saints' Day

• By establishing a day for mourning the dead

The children wore masks...

• to scare people

• to hide their identity

• because they were as ugly as rats

• to pretend they were ghosts

What was the initial motivation behind the practice of 'trick-or-treating'?

• To encourage community bonding

• To collect donations for charity

• To deter vandalism and hooliganism

• To showcase elaborate costumes