Exploring the Origins and Evolution of Halloween in America

What ancient festival is considered the origin of Halloween?

• Imbolc

• Samhain

• Lughnasadh

• Beltane

Which empire combined their holidays with Samhain after conquering the Celts?

• Ottoman

• Byzantine

• Roman

• Greek

What event in the mid-1800s led to a significant increase in Irish immigration to America?

• The American Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Potato Famine

• The Great Fire of London

What is the origin of the term 'jack-o'-lantern'?

• A character in a play

• A Roman festival

• An Irish legend about Stingy Jack

• A type of Irish bread

What was the purpose of 'souling' in England?

• To collect money for the church

• To pray for the souls of the dead

• To mark the end of summer

• To celebrate the harvest

Which historical event is associated with Guy Fawkes Day?

• The War of the Roses

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Gunpowder Plot

What slogan did newspapers use in the 1920s to discourage Halloween mischief?

• No Tricks Allowed

• Candy for All

• Treats Not Tricks

• Trick or Treat

What halted trick-or-treating in the United States during World War II?

• Candy shortages

• Sugar rationing

• Curfews

• Blackouts

Approximately how much do Americans spend on Halloween candy each year?

• 4 billion dollars

• 3 billion dollars

• 2 billion dollars

• 1 billion dollars

What is the total estimated annual spending on Halloween costumes and decorations in America?

• 5 billion dollars

• 8 billion dollars

• 6 billion dollars

• 7 billion dollars