When was the earliest dates of Toussaint being celebrated?
4th century around Easter
What day does Toussaint start and how long does it last?
November 1st and two days.
What does Toussaint translate to in English?
All Saints Day
Ghost
Le fantôme
Catholics
What do people in France typically do to celebrate Toussaint?
How long do French students and teachers get off from school for Toussaint?
about 2 weeks
Candy
Les bonbons
True or False: Toussaint used to be celebrated along with Easter.
True
What is the official flower of Le Jour des Morts that people put on loved ones graves?
Chrysanthemum
True or False: Le Jour des Morts is the same holiday as Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico and Spain.
True
Jack-o-Lantern
La citrouille d'Halloween
Who officiated Toussaint as a French national holiday?
Pope Gregory III
What does Toussaint and Le Jour des Morts celebrate? (Two answers)
Catholic saints and deceased loved ones.
True or False: Halloween is an official French holiday.
False
Werewolf
Le loup-garou
Name three countries/territories that also celebrate La Toussaint.
Italy, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Québec, Mediterranean
What do chrysanthemums symbolize?
Love and long life
Why were chrysanthemums chosen as the official flowers of Le Jour Des Morts?
After WWI, the people of France placed chrysanthemums on the graves of dead soldiers.
Trick or treat!
Des bonbons ou un sort!