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