Halloween History

Question 1

On the night before Samhain, what did people leave for ghosts on their doorsteps?

Accepted Answer

Food and Wine

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Irish and Scottish

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Celts

Question 4

Americans spend approximately ________ on costumes each year.

Accepted Answer

2.5 Billion

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Samhain

Question 6

Pumpkins originated in this region:

Accepted Answer

Central America

Question 7

Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holiday after ____________.

Accepted Answer

Christmas

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

All Hallow's Day

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

1950s

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Souling

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