Halloween

What was the name of the Celtic harvest festival? a) Halloween b) Pomona c) All Hallow's Day d) Samhain

How did the Romans change the Celtic festival? a) They stopped celebrating it b) They added bonfires c) They included a celebration for Pomona, the goddess of fruits d) They made it into a holiday for animals

What Halloween tradition comes from celebrating Pomona? a) Carving pumpkins b) Trick or treating c) Bobbing for apples d) Building bonfires

When did the Celts celebrate their harvest festival? a) December 25th b) November 1st c) October 31st d) January 1st

What is Fall Harvest? a) A day when people plant new crops b) A time when people pick fruits and vegetables they grew c) A festival for animals d) A celebration for the start of winter

Why did the Celts leave food and drinks on their porch? a) To celebrate a good harvest b) To feed their neighbors c) To welcome spirits of their loved ones d) To attract animals

What did people do to stop their neighbors from playing tricks on them? a) Locked their doors b) Gave them food and candy c) Played tricks back d) Turned off all their lights

Where does the name "Halloween" come from? a) All Hallow’s Eve b) The Roman festival of Pomona c) A Celtic festival d) The word for "spooky night"

What tradition did "Trick or Treating" evolve from? a) Building bonfires b) Playing pranks in costumes c) Leaving food for spirits d) Harvesting crops

Why did people carve pumpkins and turnips into lanterns? a) To scare away animals b) To use them for food c) To hold candles and protect them from the wind d) To decorate their homes