Halloween

In what country did Halloween originate in?

• England
• Scotland
• France
• Ireland

What is the name of the Celtic festival that was held before winter?

• All Saints Day
• Halloween
• Savin (Samhain)
• Thanksgiving

What day is celebrated on November 1st?

• Halloween
• All Saints Day
• Savin
• Thanksgiving

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What was the original day before All Saints Day?

• All Hallows Even
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving
• Festival of Lights

Which of these is NOT a Celtic symbol associated with Halloween?

• Black Cats
• Witches
• Spiders
• Zombies

Which of these IS a Celtic symbol associated with Halloween?

• Bats
• Frankenstein
• Ghosts
• Ghouls

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Are pumpkins a fruit or vegetable?

• fruit
• vegetable

Where were Jack-O-Lanterns first made?

• England
• Ireland
• Wales
• Scotland

Which of these is NOT an American Halloween tradition?

• carving pumpkins
• fall festivals
• trick or treating
• all of these are correct

Why did people start wearing costumes on Halloween?

• for fun
• to scare people
• to fool evil spirits
• to get candy

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5