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Worksheets(I) Samhain - History of Halloween
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
WHAT was the original Celtic name for the modern-day Halloween?
Samhain
Beltane
Yule
Imbolc
WHAT was the practical purpose of Samhain in the Celtic calendar?
Mark the arrival of winter
Mark the arrival of fall
Mark the end of summer
Mark the end of spring
WHAT was wearing masks, burning incense, and lighting fires meant to defend people against?
Spirits & Ghosts
Zombies and Ghouls
Vampires and Succubi
Trolls & Gnomes
Pumpkins were originally not used in Europe to celebrate Samhain because they were not popular.
VERUS (true)
FALSUS (false)
WHAT vegetable was originally carved with scary faces before pumpkins were discovered in America?
Turnip
Radish
Beet
Rhubarb
WHAT is the name of the Roman goddess who shared a festival date with the Celtic Samhain celebration?
Pomona
Flora
Fauna
Bellona
WHAT Roman festival tradition was merged with the Celtic festival?
Apple Bobbing
Hay Rides
Corn Mazes
Ghost Tours
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WHICH holy days were among those put together by the Catholic Church to repurpose Samhain?
All Hallows Eve
All Saints Day
All Souls Day
All Singers Day
WHAT popular American Halloween icon was originally a source of fear for the Puritans?
Witches
Vampires
Werewolves
Zombies
WHO were responsible for helping Halloween spread across the country?
Irish Immigrants
German Immigrants
Polish Immigrants
French Immigrants
