The History of Halloween

What ancient tradition is Halloween based on?

• Samhain

• Saturnalia

• Christmas

• Festivus

Where did the Celts live?

• Mexico, Guatemala, Belize

• Ireland, Scotland, UK, and parts of Northern Europe

• China, Japan, and Korea

• India and Africa

Before the holiday was called "Halloween," it was called something else. What was it?

• Thanksgiving

• All Saints Day

• Death Day

• All Hallows Eve

What vegetable was first used for Jack O'Lanterns?

• sweet potato

• turnip

• potato

• pumpkin

On which day is Halloween celebrated?

• October 28

• October 29

• October 30

• October 31

Name two traditions the Celts used to celebrate Samhain?

• bonfires and costumes
• fasting and storytelling

• dancing and walking

• prayer and meditation

Who were the people who lived in Scotland and Ireland at this time?

• The Gaelic

• The Celts

• The Saxons

• The Romans

Why did they dress up?

• To scare each other.

• To protect themselves from the spirits.

• To celebrate the festival.

What was the first original lantern that people used to light their house

• Pumpkin

• Turnip and Potato

• Jack O Lantern

How long ago did the history of the Halloween start?

• 2000 years ago

• 1000 years ago

• 200 years ago

• 500 years ago