When and Where was Halloween originated?
In Celtic Island, around 2000 years ago
What's the name of the festival that is considered the origin of Halloween
Samhain
Which 2 halves of the year does the Samhain celebration divide?
Summer and winter
Why did people use to wear costumes and masks?
To avoid harm from evil spirits
Who used to build bonfires to honor the dead and to protect the living?
The druids
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
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
Who revived, in the 19th century,the tradition of asking for things in America, in the All souls day?
Irish and Scottish migrants
Why do people carve pumpkins?
To scare stingy Jack and other evil spirits away
What did Irish and Scottish people use to carve before using pumpkins
turnip
