Halloween Origins
What ancient Celtic festival helped to inspire Halloween
Samhain
Which immigrant group helped bring Halloween customs to America?
Irish Immigrants
What do children collect when trick-or-treating?
Candy or treats
What is cultural assimilation?
Adopting aspects of another culture.
On what date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
What season did Samhain mark the beginning of?
Winter
What famine began in Ireland in 1845?
The Irish Potato Famine
During which decade did trick or treat appear in print?
The 1920's
Which APUSH theme connects to cultural traditions?
Culture and Societal Impact
Name one common Halloween decoration.
Pumpkins, ghosts, or skeletons
What Christian holiday helped influence Halloween?
All Saints Day
Name one American City where many Irish Immigrants settled.
New York or Boston
What do children traditionally wear while Trick or treating
Costumes
What does Change and Continuity Over Time examine?
What changes and what stays the same
Candy
In which two European countries were many early Halloween customs practiced?
Ireland and Scotland
During which century did large numbers of IRish immigrants arrive in America?
After which major war did trick or treating become widespread?
World War ll
How does trick or treating demonstrate cultural exchange?
Immigrant customs became part of American culture
How do businesses benefit from Halloween?
They sell candy, costumes, decorations, and supplies
What does Samhain traditionally mark the end of?
The harvest season
How did immigrants influence American culture?
They brought traditions, beliefs, food and celebrations
Name one reason trick or treating became more popular after World War ll.
Suburban growth or greater availability of candy
How did immigration help shape American identity?
People brought different traditions that influenced American society.
How does modern Halloween reflect consumer culture?
People buy products specifically for the holiday