The Story of Halloween
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
86
Every Halloween night, after trick or treating, Mia and Sam would ask their parents, "Why do we celebrate Halloween?" Their parents would smile and start the tale of Halloween's history. It began with the ancient Celtic festival, Samhain, when people lit bonfires and wore costumes to scare away ghosts. Later, it became All Hallows' Eve, a night before a Christian holiday to honour the saints. Over time, it transformed into a fun event of trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and costume wearing we know as Halloween.
Question 1
What was the original festival that Halloween originated from?
A
Dia de los Muertos
B
All Hallows' Eve
C
Samhain
Explanation. Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
D
Juno Februata
E
Saturnalia
Question 2
What were the original activities for Samhain?
A
Decorating eggs
B
Exchanging gifts
C
Lighting bonfires and wearing costumes
Explanation. During Samhain, people lit bonfires and wore costumes to scare away ghosts.
D
Carving pumpkins
E
Feasting
Question 3
What was the purpose of the costumes and bonfires during the ancient Celtic festival, Samhain?
A
To entertain each other
B
To celebrate the new year
C
To honor the saints
D
To scare away ghosts
Explanation. During the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, people wore costumes and lit bonfires to scare away ghosts.
Question 4
What does the term 'Halloween' typically refer to in contemporary culture?
A
A religious festival
B
A harvest festival
C
An event of trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and costume wearing
Explanation. Nowadays, Halloween is known as a fun event involving trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and costume wearing.
D
A celebration of the new year
E
A festival to welcome spring
Question 5
What is the meaning of the term 'Halloween' in context of this passage?
A
A festival to honour saints
B
A Celtic festival to scare away ghosts
C
A Christian holiday
D
A festival of gift giving
E
A fun event of trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and costume wearing
Explanation. In this context, 'Halloween' refers to the contemporary celebration involving trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and costume wearing.
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