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Halloween History! Duplicated from driscolltom (edited to make question time shorter)
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1
In Medieval times, the needy would go ______, praying for dead relatives in return for pastry.
Praying
Walking
Gouling
Souling
2
Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holiday (most spent) after ____________.
Valentine's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
4th of July
3
On the night before Samhain, what did people leave returning dead (ghosts) on their doorsteps?
Clothing
Sheets
Food and Wine
Candy
4
Americans spend approximately ________ on costumes each year.
2.5 Trillion
2.5 Million
2.5 Quadrilion
2.5 Billion
5
In the 18th c., these immigrants revived ancient traditions in the form of trick-or-treating.
Irish
French
Russian
Greek
6
What was the name of the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween originated from called?
Hilaria
Christmas
Lucaria
Samhain
7
Pumpkins originated in this region:
Europe
Africa
Central America
North America
8
In the 8th Century, the church changed Samhain into...
Praise Jesus Day
All Devils Day
All Hallow's Day
All Ghosts Day
9
Which ancient group of people did Halloween originate from about 2000 years ago?
Celts
Greeks
Mongols
Romans
10
Halloween did not take on a family friendly, kid-centered form until the ______.
1990s
1910s
1850s
1950s
