Celtic History
What is the name of the ancient festival celebrated on October 31st?
Samhain
Which famous empire conquered the Celts?
The Romans
What do Christians celebrate on November 1st?
All Saints' Day
What vegetable was used BEFORE pumpkins to make lanterns?
Turnips
What date is Halloween celebrated every year?
October 31st
What did people wear to scare away evil spirits?
Costumes (or disguises)
Pomona was the Roman goddess of trees and what fruit?
Apples
What do people remember on All Souls' Day (November 2nd)?
Deceased loved ones / family who died
What is the name of a pumpkin with a carved face and a light inside?
A Jack-o'-lantern
In Scotland and Ireland, children did tricks or sang songs for treats. What was this called?
Guising
What did people light in the night to protect themselves?
Bonfires (big fires)
What famous game with water and fruit comes from the goddess Pomona?
Bobbing for apples
What was the original name of Halloween night?
All Hallows' Eve
What phrase do children say when they ask for candy door-to-door?
Trick or treat!
Which two countries sent many immigrants to the USA in the 19th century and brought Halloween traditions?
Scotland and Ireland.
What did people leave outside to keep spirits happy?
Food offerings.
The Roman festival Feralia was a time to remember who?
The dead (deceased people)
What does the word "Hallow" mean in All Hallows' Day?
Saint
What was the name of the special treats given to poor people in old Britain?
Soul cakes
What was the name of the mythical man from the turnip story?
Stingy Jack
What did people have to gather from the fields before October 31st?
The harvest (crops/food)
How many Roman festivals merged with Samhain?
Two (Feralia and Pomona's festival)
True or False: Christianity stopped all pagan traditions completely
False (they kept some traditions with new meanings)
Why did people in the USA use pumpkins instead of turnips?
Because pumpkins were bigger, easier to carve, and abundant
True or False: Today, Halloween is mostly a non-religious holiday for fun
True