Samhain Quiz

What is Samhain?

• A modern Halloween party

• A Celtic festival

• A type of candy

• A costume

What did people do during Samhain to keep ghosts away?

• Trick-or-treat

• Wear costumes

• Leave food or drinks on doorsteps

• Carve pumpkins

What is the tradition of children going house to house for treats during Samhain called?

• Trick-or-treating

• Souling

• Carving

• Bonfire night

What did people carve during Samhain instead of pumpkins?

• Apples

• Watermelons

• Turnips, potatoes, gourds, and beets

• Pineapples

What is one reason historians believe Samhain inspired Halloween?

• They both involve fireworks

• They both have costume parties

• They share many customs

• They both occur in summer

What date did the Celts begin celebrating Samhain?

• October 31st

• November 1st

• December 25th

• January 1st

What did people use to ward off evil spirits during Samhain?

• Costumes

• Bonfires

• Candy

• Music

What is a major difference between Halloween and Samhain today?

• Halloween is about costumes and candy

• Samhain is celebrated in summer

• Halloween involves fireworks

• Samhain is a modern festival

What did children do during Samhain to get treats?

• Say "trick or treat"

• Sing songs, read poetry, and perform skits

• Dance

• Play games