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Duplicate of Halloween History
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Halloween History! #halloween #socialstudies #history
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1
In the 18th c., these immigrants revived ancient traditions in the form of trick-or-treating.
Greek
French
Russian
Irish
2
Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holiday (most spent) after ____________.
4th of July
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Valentine's Day
3
On the night before Samhain, what did people leave returning dead (ghosts) on their doorsteps?
Sheets
Food and Wine
Clothing
Candy
4
How much candy will be bought by Americans for Halloween this year?
1 billion pounds
2.5 trillion pounds
16 million pounds
600 million pounds
5
What was the name of the ancient Celtic festival from which Halloween originated?
Samhain
Lucaria
Christmas
Hilaria
6
In the 8th Century, the Catholic Church changed Samhain into...
All Ghosts Day
Praise Jesus Day
All Devils Day
All Hallow's Day
7
Americans spend approximately $________ on costumes each year.
2.5 Billion
2.5 Million
2.5 Trillion
250,000
8
Pumpkins originated in this region:
Central America
Africa
Europe
North America
9
With which ancient group of people did Halloween originate?
Mongols
Romans
Celts
Greeks
10
Halloween did not take on a family friendly, kid-centered form until the ______.
1990s
1950s
1850s
1910s
11
In Medieval times, the needy would go ______, praying for dead relatives in return for pastry.
Praying
Walking
Souling
Gouling