All about Halloween

Why is October 31 called Halloween?

• a) It's derived from "Harvestween"

• b) It's a contraction of "All Hallows E’en"

• c) It's named after a Celtic festival

• d) It's a modern invention

What was the original name for October 31 in the Christian church calendar?

• a) Halloween

• b) All Saint's Day

• c) All Hallows E’en

• d) Samhain

On Halloween, which two worlds are thought to be closest together?

• a) The living and the living

• b) The living and the animals

• c) The living and the dead

• d) The living and the supernatural

Why do people carve pumpkins on Halloween?

• a) To celebrate the harvest

• b) To trick the devil

• c) To light up the night

• d) To make delicious pies

What was the origin of the name "jack-o'-lantern"?

• a) A story of a clever man who tricked the devil.

• b) A story of a clever man who tricked the dead.

• c) A story of a man who liked lanterns.

• d) A story of a man who gave lanterns to kids.

What was the tradition of begging for treats called in Britain in ancient times?

• a) Trick or Treat.

• b) Soul Cakes.

• c) Pumpkin Quest.

• d) Candy Collecting.

What did beggars promise to do in return for receiving "soul cakes"?

• a) Perform a dance.

• b) Say a prayer for the dead.

• c) Share their candy.

• d) Tell ghost stories.

Ancient Celts used to wear animal heads and skins on October 31. Why?

• a) To stay warm in the cold weather.

• b) To scare away ghouls.

• c) To celebrate the harvest.

• d) To predict the future.

Why did people wear masks when leaving their homes after dark on Halloween in the past?

• a) To hide their identity from fellow villagers.

• b) To protect themselves from the elements.

• c) To protect themselves from evil spirits.

• d) To impersonate famous people.

What did Americans start asking for instead of "soul cakes" when they adopted the trick or treating tradition?

• a) Money.

• b) Candy.

• c) Toys.

• d) Books.