Halloween quiz

1. What date is Halloween celebrated? 

• October 31

• November 10

• November 1

• October 30

2. Which ancient Celtic festival is Halloween thought to have originated from? 

• Lughnasadh
• Samhain
• Imbolc
• Beltane

3. What is the traditional purpose of a jack-o'-lantern? 

• To attract evil spirits
• To ward off evil spirits
• To decorate the house
• To scare away animals

4. What is the traditional color associated with Halloween?

• purple

• green

• black

• orange

5. Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?

• Mexico

• Ireland

• China

• Scotland

6. What is the origin of the tradition of trick-or-treating?

• The tradition began in the Middle Ages

• Trick-or-treating was started by American settlers

• The tradition originated in ancient Rome

• The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain

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