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Halloween History and Lore: Multiple Choice
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- 01The name 'Halloween' is a contraction of which Christian holy day's name?
- 02According to folklore, what was the original purpose of wearing costumes and masks during the festival of Samhain?
- 03The modern practice of trick-or-treating is believed to have evolved from the medieval practice of 'souling', where people went door-to-door asking for what?
- 04In Mexico, the celebration that overlaps with Halloween and honors deceased loved ones is known as what?
- 05Halloween is believed to have its origins in which ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season?
- 06Which large wave of immigrants is credited with popularizing the celebration of Halloween in the United States during the 19th century?
- 07Before pumpkins became the standard, what vegetable was commonly carved to make Jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland and Scotland?
- 08Bobbing for apples, a common Halloween party game, was once used as a form of what?
- 09The tradition of the Jack-o'-lantern is said to have originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed what?
- 10What do the traditional Halloween colors, orange and black, typically represent?