HALLOWEEN

When is Halloween celebrated each year?

• November 1st

• December 25th

• October 31st

• October 1st

What is Halloween known for?

• Decorating trees

• Giving gifts

• Watching movies

• Trick-or-treating and costumes

Halloween began as a festival in which culture?

• Greek

• Celtic

• Egyptian

• Chinese

What does the word “Halloween” come from?

• All Hallows Eve

• All Ghosts Night

• All Scary Day

• All Saints Fest

Why did people in the past wear masks on Halloween?

• To look beautiful

• To scare away ghosts

• To avoid being recognized by neighbors

• To trick ghosts into thinking they were other spirits

What do children and teenagers say when they knock on doors for candy?

• "Trick or Treat"

• "Candy, please"

• "Happy Halloween"

• "Boo!"

What is a jack-o-lantern?

• A costume

• A carved pumpkin

• A type of candy

• A mask

What was the original reason for leaving food outside homes on Halloween?

• To feed animals

• To make friends with neighbors

• To keep ghosts from entering

• To celebrate the harvest

Why did the Celts celebrate the festival of Samhain?

• To welcome the summer

• To honor their ancestors

• To mark the end of harvest season and prepare for winter

• To celebrate the New Year

How did Halloween in the United States get a “second Halloween” in July?

• For Christmas fans

• To follow old traditions

• To encourage more trick-or-treating

• To celebrate the holiday twice a year