The Celts
Who were the Celts?
People who lived in Ireland, the UK, and France a long time ago.
What did Samhain become when the Celts became Christians?
All Saints’ Day.
What did people leave outside to keep ghosts away?
Bowls of food.
What fruit do people bob for at parties?
Apples
What countries did the Celts live in?
Ireland, the UK, and France.
What became the short name for All Hallows’ Eve?
Halloween
What do children say when they want candy?
Trick or treat!
What do people carve faces into?
Pumpkins.
What was the name of their end-of-summer party?
Samhain.
What is All Hallows’ Eve?
The night before All Saints’ Day.
What is the name of the Halloween candy tradition?
Trick-or-treating.
What kind of stories do people tell at Halloween?
Ghost stories.
What does “Samhain” mean?
The end of summer.
What century did Halloween come to North America?
The 1800s.
What day do children go trick-or-treating?
October 31st.
What is one fun thing people do on Halloween?
Dress up, go trick-or-treating, carve pumpkins, etc.
Why did the Celts celebrate Samhain?
To make their gods happy and protect their food for winter.
Who brought Halloween traditions to America?
Irish and Scottish immigrants.
What did children in England ask for long ago?
Food, drinks, or money.
Why did people wear masks on Halloween long ago?
To hide from ghosts.