Why does Halloween seem to be getting bigger every year?

Exploring the History of Halloween

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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
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Because it is a new festival.
Because it is getting darker earlier.
Because Christmas is still a long way away.
Because people need something to cheer them up before winter.
2.
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Which ancient cultures contributed to the origins of Halloween?
Greek and Roman
Celtic and Roman
Egyptian and Celtic
Greek and Egyptian
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the original purpose of the Celtic festival Sahlan?
To mark the beginning of winter
To celebrate the beginning of summer
To celebrate the harvest
To honor the gods
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did poor people do during the tradition of soling?
They went around houses asking for food in exchange for prayers.
They dressed up as ghosts and witches.
They carved pumpkins.
They performed plays.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the modern Halloween game for children in America called?
Soling
Pumpkin carving
Ghost hunting
Trick-or-treat
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which famous play by Shakespeare features witches?
Othello
Hamlet
Macbeth
Romeo and Juliet
7.
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What was a witch traditionally believed to have?
A magic wand
A flying broomstick
Special powers and dealings with the devil
A black cat
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