Halloween Origins and Traditions

What is the meaning of the word 'Halloween'?

• Holy festival

• Celebration of death

• Summer's end

• All Hallows' Eve

Which ancient Celtic festival is Halloween derived from?

• Samhain

• Yule

• Beltane

• Imbolc

What was the purpose of Samhain?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the gods

• To connect with spirits

• To worship the sun

What were costumes used for during Samhain?

• To hide from unfriendly spirits

• To scare away evil creatures

• To honor the gods

• To entertain the community

What were lanterns made from during Samhain?

• Pumpkins

• Gourds

• Candles

• Skulls

What were the sacrifices made during Samhain?

• Money

• Crops

• Animals

• Prayers

How did the Roman invasion affect Celtic traditions?

• It completely erased them

• It forced them to evolve

• It merged them with Roman traditions

• It had no impact

What did Samhain evolve into?

• All Hallows' Eve

• Christmas

• Easter

• Thanksgiving

What did All Saints Day replace in the Christian narrative?

• Samhain

• Christmas

• Easter

• Thanksgiving

What replaced the tricks and pranks during All Saints Day?

• Food offerings

• Prayers

• Money

• Candles