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Halloween Superstitions & Traditions
Halloween Superstitions & Traditions
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A #history of #halloween quiz created to test your knowledge of the day's superstitious past.
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1
True or False
: Halloween's deep-seated traditions and superstitions make for a fun holiday!
False
True
2
True or False: Witches stem from the pagan goddess known as
the crone
.
False
True
3
Where might the superstition of
walking under a ladder
have originated?
Ancient Rome
Ancient Egypt
America
Ancient Greece
4
True or False
: In order to not be recognized by ghosts, people wore masks after it became dark.
True
False
5
What happened to Jack according to Celtic tradition?
He tricked the devil / was turned away from hell and heaven.
He jumped over a candlestick.
6
How was the ancient Celtic tradition of ghosts different from the more modern tradition?
They believed the ghosts were their friends and relatives.
All of these
They would leave meals and treats for the ghosts.
They would light candles to help their loved ones.
7
True or False
: The Celts believed cauldrons symbolized the Mother Earth's womb.
True
False
8
Spiders and bats are believed to be companions of...
Jack
None of these
Witches
Pumpkins
9
True or False
: The ancient Egyptians believed triangles were sacred.
False
True
10
Why did many Americans begin leaving bowls of food outside of their homes on Halloween?
To feed black cats in the neighborhood.
To feed the neighborhood children.
To satisfy the ghosts so they would not enter the home.
None of these
11
What was the original belief behind the superstition of black cats?
Black cats were a symbol of the night.
People believed cats were really bad dogs in disguise.
People believed witches turned themselves into cats.
Black cats were a symbol of death and dying.
12
Why do people place Jack-o'-lanterns outside their homes?
They believe souls live inside of pumpkins.
They like the way they look.
They believe it guides lost spirits who wander like Jack.
They believe it will bring them a good harvest.
13
When did the superstition of black cats being bad luck arise?
the Middle Ages
the 1900s
2000 BCE
the 1800s
14
What do the Halloween colors of orange and black symbolize?
Light and darkness
Jack-o'-lanterns and black cats
All of these
The turning color of leaves and death of summer.
15
Where do Jack-o'-lanterns hold their origins?
Ancient Roman custom of the gods
Celtic folklore tells a dark tale about a farmer named Jack.
It's an American tradition.
It's a French tale about a witch and a spell.
