HALLOWEEN
What century was Halloween first introduced?
The 19th Century
What happens on Autumn Equinox?
The number of hours of daylight and darkness is equal
Which southern state was the first to adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?
1. South Carolina
2. Virginia
Virginia
What are the Halloween colors?
ORANGE, BLACK,& PURPLE
What utensil was not used by the Pilgrims to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
Fork or Spoon?
Fork
What’s the name of that Celtic holiday linked to Halloween?
Samhain
Name the Goddess of Harvest.
Demeter
What is a baby turkey called?
1. A nestling
2. A poult
A poult
The Pilgrims were also called:
1. The Puritans because they wanted to purify the teachings and ceremonies of the Church of England.
2. The Great Explorers
The Puritans
The best place to put the meat thermometer in the turkey is what?
The breast or the thigh???
The thigh
Where did the game of apple bobbing originate?
England.
What is the Autumn Equinox also known as?
Harvest home
What is a snood?
1. The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck.
2. A hat worn by a Pilgrim
The loose skin under a male turkey's neck.
Which state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What do you call a fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia
Who brought the Halloween tradition to the United States?
the Irish, during the potato famine
The full moon closest to Autumn Equinox is called___?
Harvest Moon
Wampanoag
What is another name for Halloween, Oct. 31?
All Hallows’ Eve
When is the next time there will be a full moon on Halloween?
2039
How did the tradition of dressing up for Halloween start?
To protect themselves, people would dress up as the spirits to blend in
Why is the Harvest Moon important?
It is important for an abundant harvest..
Three days
Which Roman goddess is thought to be honored on Halloween
Pomona
What was Bram Stoker’s original name for Dracula?
Count Wampyr