Halloween Classics Question 1 out of 9What vegetable was originally used instead of pumpkins to carve jack-o’-lanterns? In Ireland and Scotland, turnips were hollowed out to ward off evil spirits before pumpkins became the American favorite.ApplesTurnipsSquashPotatoesYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 9Halloween’s roots trace back to which ancient Celtic festival? Celebrated over 2,000 years ago, Samhain marked the end of harvest season and the start of winter—when the Celts believed the veil between the living and the dead was thinnest.BeltaneSamhainLughnasadhImbolcYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 9What Christian observance helped transform Samhain into Halloween? When Christianity spread to Celtic lands, the Church placed All Saints’ Day on November 1, turning the night before into All Hallows’ Eve—which evolved into “Halloween.”All Hallows’ EveLentEpiphanyPentecostYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 9In medieval Europe, what did poor people exchange prayers for during “souling”? People went door to door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for small cakes—an early version of today’s trick-or-treating.CoinsCandlesSoul cakesApplesYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 9Which immigrant group brought Halloween to the United States in the 19th century? Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine popularized Halloween in America, bringing with them folklore about ghosts, fairies, and jack-o’-lanterns.ItaliansGermansIrishDutchYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 9The name “jack-o’-lantern” comes from an old Irish folktale about whom? The tale tells of a trickster who fooled the devil and was doomed to roam the Earth with only a glowing coal inside a carved turnip.Lazy JackStingy JackLucky JackClever JackYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 9What major event in U.S. history caused Halloween candy giving to surge in popularity? After WWII sugar rations ended, candy companies promoted Halloween sweets to the booming population of post-war children.World War IThe Great DepressionWorld War IIThe Baby BoomYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 9The phrase “trick or treat” first appeared in print in which country? The term appeared in a 1927 Alberta newspaper article describing children going door to door demanding treats or threatening mischief.United StatesCanadaIrelandEnglandYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 9In 1958, which classic TV series aired one of the first family-friendly Halloween specials? The episode “The Haunted House” captured the innocent fun of Halloween, paving the way for decades of themed television specials.The Twilight ZoneI Love LucyThe Donna Reed ShowLeave It to BeaverYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer Share CommentsWrite a commentStart writing — we'll just need a name to post. Comments are reviewed before promotion.?Post CommentLoading comments...
