Trick
What is a trick
What is a treat?
An event or item that is given to make the other person happy
What day does Halloween land on?
October 31st
What do people put inside of pumpkins?
Candles
What are some examples of monsters children dress up as on Halloween?
Ghosts, vampires, zombies, etc.
What were the lanterns in Europe made of?
Turnips
What do kids say when they knock on doors on Halloween?
"Trick or Treat"
What did the Christian Church name November 1st?
All Saints Day
What did the Europeans believe would happen on Halloween?
They believed the spirits of the dead would visit the Earth on Halloween
What did the Celtics believed happened on Halloween?
They believed the living and the dead came together
What was Halloween called before? "blank" eve
Hallows Eve
What are the lanterns made of in America
Pumpkins
What holiday was November 1st according to the Celtics?
New Years Day
What was All Saints Day?
A holy day to honor the saints and other people who died for their religion
Why were the Europeans scared on Halloween?
They worried the "evil" spirits would hurt them or cause problems
Why did the Europeans dress up like ghosts and monsters on Halloween?
They thought if they dressed up they could "trick" the dead into thinking they were dead too
What do children dress up in on Halloween?
Costumes
Is Halloween a religious holiday now a days?
No, a fun day for children to dress up
How was the tradition of Halloween brought to America?
The immigrating Europeans
What is another name for a pumpkin that is carved and had a candle in it?
Jack 'o' Lantern
What do children do on Halloween?
Go trick or treating! Door to door to ask for candy
What is handed out to kids on Halloween?
Candy
Traditionally, what day is New Years?
January 1st
Is candy the only thing given out to children on Halloween?
Not always! Some people give small gifts, or good food like raisins and such
What do ghosts say?
BOO!