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Irish 15 Public

Oiche shamhna

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What is halloween called in Irish

Oíche Shamhna/Samhain

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Samhain marked the beginning of what?

Cold, dark winter

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Hallow is an old English word for ___________

Holy

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What day comes after Halloween?

All Saints Day

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It was believed that ____________ could come back to visit the earth

Ghosts/spirits

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In the past, why did people dress up in costumes on Halloween?

To hide from spirits/to disguise themselves

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What is it called when children dress up and go from house to house asking for sweets?

Trick or Treating

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Treats used to be______________

Fruits or nuts

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Describe a game people play at home on Halloween

Bopping for apples

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What is the name of the traditional Irish Halloween food?

Barm Brack

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What prize could you get in the traditional Irish Halloween cake?

A ring or a coin

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What did the prize in the traditional Irish Halloween cake mean?

You would get married this year

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What vegetable do people carve on Halloween?

Pumpkin

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How did Americans know about Halloween?

The Irish emigrated there and brought their customs

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What are 4 things people do on Halloween

Fireworks, Bonfires, Trick or Treating, watch Horror films etc.

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