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What did Irish and Scottish people use to carve before using pumpkins

turnip

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Who used to build bonfires to honor the dead and to protect the living?

The druids

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Why do people carve pumpkins?

To scare stingy Jack and other evil spirits away

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Why did people use to wear costumes and masks?

To avoid harm from evil spirits

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What's the name of the festival that is considered the origin of Halloween

Samhain

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The christians believed the Samhain was a pagan holiday, so what did they do?

They have transformed the festival into "All saints day" or "All hallows day". The eve became "Hallows eve" and then, Halloween

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What is the origin of the trick or treat practice?

In the Medieval Britain during the All souls day the poor would beg for food. And they were given a special "soul cake".In return, they would pray for relatives

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Which 2 halves of the year does the Samhain celebration divide?

Summer and winter

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Who revived, in the 19th century,the tradition of asking for things in America, in the All souls day?

Irish and Scottish migrants

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When and Where was Halloween originated?

In Celtic Island, around 2000 years ago

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