Autumn & Harvest
The Turnip Lantern
Costumes & History
Geography & Time
100
What season of the year ends when the ancient festival of Samhain started?
Autumn (and the end of the harvest season).
100
Look at the picture. What vegetable is this historical lantern made of? 
A turnip
100
Did people wear costumes in ancient times for fashion or for historical tradition?
For historical tradition.
100
Where did the original Halloween tradition start: in Europe or in South America?
In Europe (Ireland and Great Britain).
200
What season comes right after autumn?
Winter.
200
Before people used pumpkins, what vegetable did they carve in Ireland and Scotland?
Turnips (and potatoes/beets).
200
What did ancient people build outdoors to stay warm during cold autumn nights?
Big bonfires 
200
How old is the history of Halloween: about 200 years old or more than 2,000 years old?
More than 2,000 years old.
300
Why was the end of October important for ancient farmers?
Because it was the end of the harvest and the preparation for cold winter days.
300
Why did people switch from carved turnips to carved pumpkins in America?
Because pumpkins are native to America, bigger, and easier to carve.
300
In the past, what materials were used to make masks and costumes?
Animal skins, straw, and old fabrics.
300
Was Halloween originally a commercial party or a seasonal community celebration?
A seasonal community celebration.