What is Halloween?

What is the origin of the term Halloween and what does it signify?

Why did people start wearing costumes and masks during Halloween according to the text?

What types of costumes are traditionally worn on Halloween and why?

Describe the folklore behind the Jack-o-lantern custom.

What is the original term for Halloween?

• All Saints' Day

• All Hallows Evening

• Samhain

• All Souls Day

When is All Saints' Day?

• October 31st

• November 1st

• November 2nd

• October 30th

Why did people wear costumes and masks during Halloween according to the ancient Celts?

• To disguise oneself as a harmful spirit to avoid harm

• To look attractive

• To show off their creativity

• To win costume competitions

Where is it thought that the custom of trick-or-treating originated?

• America

• Ireland

• Ancient Celtic lands

• early Christians

What were 'soul cakes' in the custom of souling?

• Cakes baked for the dead

• Square pieces of bread with currants

• Special candy for Halloween

• Traditional Irish food

What are Halloween costumes traditionally based on?

• Traditional horror characters

• Pop culture icons

• Television shows and movies

• All of the above