Halloween True or False Quiz

1)     Samhain, from which Halloween is derived, was the Celtic festival that recognized the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.

2)     The tradition of Halloween costumes started with the Celts, who wore them during Samhain to scare off returning spirits.

3)     Because the veil between this world and the next is so thick, only the most evil of spirits were able to return during this time.

4)     Invading Vikings carried the tradition of Samhain throughout Europe.

5)     Irish immigrants escaping the Potato Famine brought Halloween to the United States.

6)     In Ireland, turnips were used for jack o’ lanterns.

7)     Trick-or-treating started as a way to gather money for the poor.

8)     It’s important to allow children to run freely to fully enjoy Halloween.

9)     The darker it is, the better on Halloween.

10) Cut across yards and driveways to avoid roads.

11) Avoid unfamiliar neighborhoods and houses that are unlit.

12) Make sure kids leave for trick-or-treating on an empty stomach.

13) Chaperone young trick-or-treaters and know where your older ones will be.

14) Let children dig into their candy at their first opportunity.

15) Provide healthy alternatives like fruit rolls, boxes of raisins or popcorn.

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