Samhain
Samhain marked the end of one season and the beginning of another. Which ones?
The day of the dead is a tradition in which country?
Mexico
Mascaradas means masks
Where is Guy Fawkes Night celebrated?
England
The Hungry Ghost Festival is celebrated in which country?
China
Samhain is an ancient tradition from which 2 countries?
Scotland & Ireland
Salem in Massachussetts is known for what?
Its witch trials in 1692
Which country does the mask festival take place?
Costa Rica
November 5th
Ognissanti means All Saints Day in which country?
Italy
What were The Druids?
A kind of priests/wise men
In Scotland there was a tradition to use cabbages to predict future marriages. A large cabbage meant what?
A large cabbage meant a handsome and wealthy spouse
The masks served as a way for people to do what?
What is Guy Fawkes Night also known as?
Bonfire Night
In Ireland they bake a special cake called Barmbrack. Before the cake is baked, small items are added to the dough. What 3 things could be added?
A coin - said that you will become rich
A ring - said that there might be a wedding in your future
A button - remain unmarried
What did people throw into the flames to keep the dead happy?
Offerings (ex. food)
Soul cakes were given to the poor. The poor promised to do something in return. What was it?
Pray for the souls of the dead
The masks they wore were often based on what?
Ancient myths, legends or famous people
In 1605 Guy Fawkes attempted to do something, what was it?
He attempted to blow up the british parliment and kill the King and government
In Guatamala people flew enormous and handmade kites into the sky. Why?
It was a way to communicate with the dead. People believe that the kites could reach the heavens and send messages to their loved ones.
The large bonfires were lit for a reason, what was it? (2 reasons)
To scare away evil spirits and protect the living
When does the day of the dead take place? (Month and day- theres 2 days)
November 1st - 2nd
A long time ago the masks resembled something called "payasos", what is it?
Payasos means clowns
People began to burn effigies, what is that?
Effigies is men of straw or paper
Who wrote the famous book "Frankenstein" in 1818?
Mary Shelley