History of Halloween

• Question 1 out of 12

  What were jack-o-lanterns originally carved in?

  Squash

  Apples

  Turnips

  Eggplant

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• Question 2 out of 12

  The arrival of what immigrant group really popularized the holiday?

  Irish

  Spanish

  Italian

  Portuguese

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• Question 3 out of 12

  How much do Americans spend every year on Halloween?

  $500 Million

  $2 Billion

  $6 Billion

  $10 Billion

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• Question 4 out of 12

  Which cities are known for their special Halloween festivities?

  Salem, MA and New Orleans, LA

  New York, NY and Baltimore, MD

  Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA

  Los Angeles, CA and Burlington, VT

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• Question 5 out of 12

  Which religion does the word Halloween find its origin in?

  Buddhism

  Protestantism

  Judaism

  Catholicism

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• Question 6 out of 12

  What helped re-popularize Halloween after sugar rations during WWII?

  Elementary Schools

  Grocery Store Prices

  Cartoons

  Radio

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• Question 7 out of 12

  What percentage of candy sold annually is sold for Halloween?

  10%

  25%

  40%

  55%

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• Question 8 out of 12

  What did people originally have to do at doors to earn their treats?

  Dance

  Beg

  Read

  Offer to work

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• Question 9 out of 12

  What is the highest-grossing horror movie?

  The Ring

  The Silence of the Lambs

  It (2017)

  Halloween

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• Question 10 out of 12

  With what surprising concept was Halloween often associated?

  Education

  Agriculture

  Travel

  Romance

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• Question 11 out of 12

  What animals were associated with witches in Medieval Europe?

  Snakes

  Owls

  Dogs

  Vultures

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• Question 12 out of 12

  Which of the following is NOT commonly associated with Halloween?

  Pumpkins

  Black Cats

  Candy

  Turkey

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