Traditions
An irrational belief in supernatural being and events
Name one country that was part of Celtic land (where Halloween originated).
What is "England, Ireland, or (Northern) France."
These people conquered Celtic lands in 43 A.D.
Who are "Romans."
What religion replaced Paganism?
What is "Christianity."
Who is the villain in the "Halloween" movies?
Where does Halloween rank in "commercial holidays in sales"?
What is "second." (after Christmas)
When did the first autumn celebration become a holiday for the Celts?
When is "2,000 years ago."
What is the name of the original festival that took place on October 31st?
What is "Samhain."
What religion is behind Halloween?
What is "Pagan."
What is Jason's last name (in Friday the 13th)?
What is "Voorhees."
What were the first Halloween costumes?
What is "animal skins."
What group of immigrants came to America and popularized Halloween?
What is "Irish Immigrants."
What was the start of the new year for the "Celts"?
When is "November 1st."
This is the Christian holiday in late fall.
What is "All Souls Day."
What was one problem that came with the revival of "Trick-or-Treating?"
What is "vandalism."
The symbol of Pomona, Roman goddess of Fruit and trees
What is "apple."
When was the biggest growth in American immigrant population?
When is "the second half of the 19th century (1850-1900)."
Christianity had spread into Celtic lands by this time period.
What is "9th century A.D."
This is the Roman goddess of Fruit and Trees.
What is "Pomona."
How much money do American's spend on Halloween each year?
What is "6 billion."
The superstition of not walking under ladders may have come this country.
What is Egypt?
When was "Trick-or-Treating" revived?
When is "between 1920 and 1950."
The name of the Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of ancestors
What is "Obon."
What is "Feralia."
A day in late October when the Romans commemorated the passing of the dead.
Who is the American author who wrote "The Tell Tale Heart", "The Raven", and many other classic horror stories?
Who is "Edgar Allen Poe."