Trick-or-Treat
What colors are candy corn?
white, yellow, and orange
how do you pronounce Samhain
sah-win
What day was Samhain originally celebrated?
October 31
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
a fruit!
What part of the pumpkin do many people cook after carving it?
the seeds
Why did Americans start leaving treats on their doorsteps?
they hoped that it would convince people not to play tricks on them.
Who celebrated Samhain?
Celtic people in modern day Ireland
What Halloween tradition did the Roman goddess Pomona influence?
bobbing for apples
what character from a Celtic legend are Jack-o-Lanterns named after?
What is the name of the square pumpkin?
Spookley
What year was candy corn invented?
1880s
What did the Celtics think happened on Samhain?
creatures of all different kinds would get to roam the human world, because this border of the seasons would blur the lines between other worlds and ours
What was the name of the Christian holiday that takes place the day after Halloween?
All Saints' Day
what vegetable were jack-o-lanterns first made of?
turnips
What festive dance are monsters rumored to do during Halloween?
Monster Mash
How many million pounds of candy do Americans buy every Halloween?
600 million pounds
What did the Druids, or priest do on Samhain?
make prophecies
Why did people start wearing costumes on Halloween?
to hide from ghosts or evil creatures
why did people put candles into the turnips and pumpkins?
ward off evil and other creatures, and to light the way for good spirits to enter their homes
What is the name of the friendly ghost?
Casper