Halloween History

In the 18th c., these immigrants revived ancient traditions in the form of trick-or-treating.

In Medieval times, the needy would go ______, praying for dead relatives in return for pastry. 

On the night before Samhain, what did people leave returning dead (ghosts) on their doorsteps?

Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holiday (most spent) after ____________.

What was the name of the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween originated from called? 

Halloween did not take on a family friendly, kid-centered form until the ______.

In the 8th Century, the church changed Samhain into...

Pumpkins originated in this region:

Which ancient group of people did Halloween originate from about 2000 years ago?

Americans spend approximately ________ on costumes each year.