Duplicate of Halloween History

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

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

Americans spend approximately ________ on Halloween each year.

Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holiday (most spent) after ____________.

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

Pumpkins originated in this region:

On the night before Samhain, what did people leave returning dead (ghosts) on their doorsteps?

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

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

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