Random Halloween Facts
On what day of the week does Halloween fall on this year?
Sunday
The purpose of the Ancient Celtic Festival was to scare away who/what?
The ghosts, spirits of the dead
The Ancient Celtic Festival was also known as what?
Samhain
Families could prevent tricks from being played on them by providing children with what?
Small treats (Candy) (No raisins pleaseš¤®)
We are afraid to cross paths with black cats, because we are afraid they might bring us what?
Bad luck
How much money was spent on pet costumes in 2019?
$490 million
The Celts lived around how many years ago?
2000
Irish immigrants had left their country because of what event?
Irish Potato Famine
At the beginning, Americans would go from door to door, asking for what?
Food or money
What is the most popular Halloween costume?
Witch
The United States sells a lot of candy. How much of it is purchased for Halloween? (Give the fraction)
1/4
What did the Celts celebrate on November 1st?
The New Year
Which day was designated to honour all saints?
November 1st
Newspapers and community leaders urged parents to take what out of Halloween?
Anything frightening or grotesque
Jack-o'-Lanterns were originally carved into what?
Turnips
Today, American's spend roughly how much money on Halloween each year?
$6 Billion
The tradition of Halloween began with which ancient festival?
Ancient Celtic Festival
Two festivals of what origin were combined with the traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain?
Roman
Halloween started becoming popular in America with the arrival of who?
Immigrants
How did witches avoid being detected?
Turning themselves into black cats
Prior to being called Halloween, what was October 31st referred as?
All Hallows Eve
The Celts lived in an area that is now called what? (must list all 3)
Ireland, United Kingdom and Northern France
Which Pope designated November 1st as a time to honour all saints?
Pope Gregory III
In the 1920's, 1930's Halloween was very popular, however something started to plague the celebrations. What was occurring in many communities at this time?
Vandalism
Explain the reasons why the colour orange or black make sense with Halloween? (2 symbolisms)
Orange: autumn's changing leaves, bonfires of Samhain's traditions, symbol of strength and endurance
Black: death, or symbolize the long and cold winter