Samhain
Christianity
Halloween in America
Bonus
100

What does the word “Samhain” mean?

Summer’s end

100

Samhain turned into which Christian holiday?

All Saints’ Day

100

Which group of colonists refused to celebrate Halloween?

The Puritans

100

Who sang “Thriller”?

Michael Jackson

200

Which ancient people celebrated Samhain?

The Celts

200

What’s another name for All Saints’ Day?

All Hallows’ Day

200

Why did they ban it?

They thought it was too pagan or too Catholic

200

What position does Harry Potter play in Quidditch?

Seeker(mogger)

300

How many days did the Samhain fire festival last?

Three

300

The “hallow” in Halloween means what?

A holy person

300

Which immigrants brought Halloween customs to America?

The Irish

300

Which rainy town in Washington is Twilight set in?

Forks

400

Why did the Celts wear costumes?

Hollowed-out gourds

400

In what year did Rome conquer most Celtic land?

43 CE

400

What disaster made them leave Ireland?

The potato famine

400

How many Infinity Stones are there?

six

500

Why did the Celts wear costumes?

To hide from unfriendly spirits

500

What replaced animal and crop sacrifices?

Food offerings to the poor

500

Instead of prayers, what did kids perform to get money or fruit?

Poems, songs, or jokes

500

What’s the name of Jon Snow’s white direwolf? (Spooky fitting)

Ghost

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