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Why did the Celts light bonfires and sacrifice crops and animals during Samhain?
They believed they help the dead travel to the underworld.
Where did the name Halloween come from?
Shortened verios of All Hallows' Eve
Why did Stingy Jack cut a hole in a turnip and place a candle inside?
To light the way when he roamed
What happened to the spirit of Stingy Jack?
His spirit was forced to roam in the darkness as punishment for playing tricks on his friends.
Where did Halloween begin?
In Ireland and Great Britain
What was the name of the Celtic festival before Halloween?
Samhain
When is Halloween celebrated?
October 31
Why did the Celts light bonfires?
To guide spirits and protect homes
What is “mumming”?
Dressing up as ghosts and asking for food
What do children say when they go door to door?
“Trick or treat!”
Where did the idea of the jack-o’-lantern come from?
The Irish legend of Stingy Jack
When did people start using pumpkins instead of turnips?
When Irish people came to America
What game did people play to tell the future?
Bobbing for apples
What did people give children in the 1930s instead of candy?
Toys and coins
What is the main idea of The History of Halloween?
Halloween has changed over many years.
