Halloween Traditions and History
Explore the history and traditions of Halloween with this engaging worksheet for 5th graders.
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Halloween Traditions and History
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of Halloween's history and traditions.
1. Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival known as:
Feast of Samhain
Day of the Dead
Harvest Moon Festival
Autumn Equinox
2. What day of the year is Halloween celebrated?
October 25th
November 1st
October 31st
September 30th
3. The tradition of 'trick-or-treating' developed from the medieval practice of .
4. Jack-o'-lanterns were originally made from before pumpkins became popular.
5. Wearing costumes on Halloween was believed to ward off evil spirits.
True
False
6. The colors black and orange are commonly associated with Halloween because they represent death and fire.
True
False
7. Explain one way Halloween traditions have changed over time.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. Halloween has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of .
9. The Christian holiday that influenced Halloween is .
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