Halloween - True or False?
True or False: The original Jack O'Lanterns were made from turnips and potatoes.
True: They were carved to ward off evil spirits and other unwanted travelers.
True or False: Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
True: Halloween was originally an ancient Irish festival called "Samhain", meaning the "end of summer".”
True or False: The word witch comes from the Old English "wicce" meaning "wise woman".
False: The word witch derives from the Old English nouns [ˈwittʃɑ] ('sorcerer, male witch, warlock') and [ˈwittʃe] ('sorceress, female witch').