Halloween

Why did the ancient Celts leave food on their doorsteps?

• To feed the poor

• To provide snacks for local children

• To ward off evil spirits

• To welcome the spirits of winter

What is the traditional name for the night of October 31st?

How did the Christian holiday of Halloween differ from the Celtic festival of Samhain?

• Halloween involved celebrating saints; Samhain involved ghosts and goblins.

• Halloween involved an enormous feast; Samhain was celebrated with a week-long fast.

• Halloween was celebrated in the UK only; Samhain was celebrated throughout the Roman empire.

• Halloween customs were mixed into Samhain festivals, but Samhain had no influence on Halloween.

The practice of "souling" was most similar to which of the following?

• Dressing up in costumes

• Carving jack-o-lanterns

• Begging for food or money

• Warding off evil trouble-making spirits

What can you conclude about the Catholic Church's attitude toward pagan religious festivals?

• The church encouraged people to celebrate pagan festivals.

• The church discouraged people from celebrating pagan festivals.

• The church incorporated pagan rituals into its own rituals.

• The church ignored pagan festivals completely.

What did the Roman festival of the goddess Pomona have in common with the Celtic festival of Samhain?

• They both honored the dead.

• They both celebrated the harvest.

• They were both approved by the Catholic Church.

• They were both celebrated mainly by children.

The ancient Celtic practice of carrying lit gourds has _______ the practice of carving and lighting jack o' lanterns.

• Destroyed by

• Evolved into

• Replaced with

• Updated

What vegetable is traditionally used to make a Jack-o'-lantern?

• Pumpkin

• Apple

• Turnip

• Carrot

In what country did Halloween originated from?

• Mexico

• Ireland

• Russia

• UK

What is the name of the traditional Halloween game where participants try to catch an apple with their teeth?