In Ireland and Scotland what did people use to make jack-o-lanterns?
Turnips
When did trick or treating become more common in the United States?
in the 1930's
Many of the emblematic symbols that represent Halloween are rooted in myths from many years ago. What does emblematic mean?
unique
typical
haunted
Many children have delighted in carving a scary or funny face into a pumpkin they diligently hollowed out. What do you think diligently means?
intensely
quickly
playfully
What sets trick-or-treating apart from other Halloween traditions mentioned in the passage?
Trick or treating is a more recent activity, but some of the other traditions date back hundreds of years
The people who celebrate Halloween probably give little thought to the festival and practices from hundreds of years ago that have influenced the holiday so profoundly. What does profoundly mean?
greatly
slightly
professionally
Why are witches a symbol of Halloween?
People once believed that witches flew around on Halloween.
True or False: Today, Halloween is only celebrated in the United States.
False. It is celebrated in many countries.
People who lived in the area that is now the United Kingdom and Ireland partook in a festival known as Samhain. What do you think partook means in this context?
took
participated
denied
What is the central idea of the article?
The way Halloween is celebrated in the U.S. was influenced by customs in Europe and has changed over time.
What are some of the ways (according to the article) that people celebrate Halloween?
carving jack-o-lanterns, dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating
The name Hallows’ Eve was later condensed to Halloween. What does condensed mean in this context?
called
lengthened
shortened
List one way that European customs influenced the way Halloween is celebrated in the United States.
The carving of jack-o-lanterns and the popularity of witches come from European customs.
People do have fond memories of dressing up as small children and devouring too much candy. What does devouring mean?
disposing
eating
obsessing
Grinning jack-o-'-lanterns grace front porches. What does "grace" mean in this context?
hide
decorate
kindness