Start of Halloween
What holiday did Halloween come from?
Samhain
What did people originally carve instead of pumpkins?
Turnips
When did Americans start celebrating Halloween?
The 1800's
What mythical creatures did the Celts believe came out on Halloween?
Fairies, ghosts, and other spirits
What culture or group of people celebrated Samhain first?
The Celts (Celtic people) / Irish
Why did people start dressing up?
To hide from/confuse the spirits that came out on Halloween night
Which group of immigrants helped make Halloween popular in the US?
Irish immigrants
Who was the mythical creature known for his evil deeds?
Stingy Jack
What holiday was on November 1st?
All Saint's Day, also known as All Hallows' Day
According to the text, why did people start putting out treats?
To prevent naughty children from playing tricks
Why did people change what they carved?
Immigrants in the US realized there were no turnips in the US and pumpkins were easier to carve
What did Americans celebrate on Halloween in the 1800s?
The Harvest / Harvest Festival --> it was for fun
What did Samhain celebrate?
The changing of the season/welcoming the darkness
According to the video, why did people start putting treats out?
What was Halloween called before it was called Halloween?
All Hallows' Eve
Where did the term Jack-o-Lantern come from?