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