🎃 Halloween History
This ancient Celtic festival is associated with the origins of Halloween
Samhain
The ancient celts believed these "things" would return on October 31st
Spirits and ghosts
What religion do Muslims follow and what two Eids do we celebrate?
Islam - Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha :D
What orange vegetable is often carved into a Halloween lantern?
A pumpkin
What do children traditionally ask for when they go trick-or-treating?
Candy or treats
The presentation said that these traditions started how many years ago
2000 years ago
What did the Celts light to help protect themselves from spirits?
What is the name of the Christian holiday celebrated on November 1st in the presentation?
All Saints' Day
Which animal is often associated with witches in Halloween stories?
A black cat
What was the medieval European tradition that helped inspire trick-or-treating?
Souling
The ancient celts began celebrating the new year on this date
November 1st
What did the Celts wear to disguise themselves?
Animal skins
What was the night before All Saints' Day called?
All Hallows' Eve
Which flying animal is commonly connected to vampires and spooky stories?
A bat
What was the Scottish tradition of dressing up and performing in exchange for treats called?
Guising
The ancient Celts believed this happens on the night of October 31st
the veil between the living and the dead became thin
Name one vegetable people used to make lanterns before pumpkins became popular
Turnips, potatoes, or beets
Which two Christian holidays blended with older Celtic customs over time?
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day
What do ghosts represent in traditional Halloween beliefs?
Spirits believed to roam on Halloween night
During souling, what did people receive in exchange for prayers for the dead?
Food and money
November 1st was really important for the ancient Celts, why?
It marked the beginning of a dark, cold winter and their new year
Why did Irish immigrants begin using pumpkins to make Halloween lanterns in North America?
Pumpkins were available there
According to the presentation, why do Muslims choose not to celebrate Halloween?
Because of its historical pagan and religious connections, which the presentation considers inconsistent with Islamic beliefs
According to the presentation, what was the original purpose of wearing disguises and making lanterns?
They were connected to beliefs about confusing or warding off spirits
Name two traditions that developed as Christian holidays blended with older Celtic customs
Any two: bonfires, parades, or dressing up as saints, angels, and devils