WorksheetsHistory of American Halloween
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How long ago did the Celts start celebrating Samhain?
2 years ago
20 years ago
200 years ago
2000 years ago
Who celebrated Feralia?
Catholics
Celts
Hispanics
Romans
What did Catholics start celebrating about 1,400 years ago?
All Saints and Souls Days
Day of the Dead
Feralia
Samhain
When do Hispanic countries celebrate El Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead)?
October 30
October 31
November 1
November 2
What was October 31st known as in America before Halloween?
All-Hallows
All-Hallows Eve
All-Hallowmas
Hallowmas
Why did the Puritans dress up in costume?
For fun
For religious reasons
To hide from evil spirits
To play tricks on people
Why did trick-or-treating begin?
To get candy
To play tricks on people
To pray for the dead
To show off costumes
What were Will-o-the-Wisps (or Jack-o-Lanterns) originally made from?
Apple
Pumpkin
Squash
Turnips, potatoes, and beets
What were believed to be witches' familiars (or animal guides)?
Bat
Black cat
Rat
Snake
What tradition did we not get from the "old world"?
Bonfires
Caramel/Candied Apples and Bobbing for Apples
Ghosts
Slasher movies
