🎃 Halloween History
What was the name of the old festival connected to Halloween?
Samhain
What did the ancient Celts light to make big fires?
What is the name of the religion Muslims follow?
Islam
What orange vegetable do people carve to make Halloween lanterns?
A pumpkin
What do children ask for when they go trick-or-treating?
Candy or treats
What month is Halloween in?
October
What did the ancient Celts wear to disguise themselves?
Animal skins
What is the holy book of Islam called?
The Qur'an
What animal is often shown with witches in Halloween stories?
A black cat
What was the old tradition called when people asked for food or money in exchange for prayers for the dead?
Souling
What day is Halloween?
October 31st
What did the ancient Celts believe became thin between the living and the dead?
The veil, or boundary, between them
What Christian holiday is mentioned as being on November 1st?
All Saint's day
What flying animal is connected to vampires in Halloween stories?
A bat
What was the Scottish tradition of dressing up and performing for treats called?
Guising
What season did the ancient Celts get ready for during Samhain?
Winter
Name one vegetable people used to make lanterns before pumpkins became popular
Turnips, potatoes, or beets
What was the night before All Saints' Day called?
All Hallow's Eve
What spooky figures are believed to roam on Halloween night in old traditions?
Ghosts or spirits
Name one thing people did as Halloween traditions that changed over time
They lit bonfires, held parades, or dressed up
What did the ancient Celts believe might visit on Halloween night?
Spirits and ghosts
Why did people in North America start using pumpkins for lanterns?
Pumpkins were easy to find there
According to the presentation, why do Muslims choose not to celebrate Halloween?
Because of its historical religious connections, which the presentation says go against Islamic beliefs
Why did people wear disguises in ancient Celtic traditions?
They believed disguises could trick or confuse spirits
What two Christian holidays blended with older Celtic customs over time?
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day