Question 1

What marked the start of the Celtic New Year?

Accepted Answer

The evening of October 31st

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The evening of January 1st

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The evening of November 30th

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The evening of December 31st

Question 2

What was a common practice to remember the departed during Samhain?

Accepted Answer

Leaving food or a place at the table for returning spirits

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Burning incense for the dead

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Planting flowers for the deceased

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Burying items with the dead

Question 3

Which groups primarily brought Halloween traditions to America?

Accepted Answer

Scottish and Irish

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French and Spanish

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Italian and Scandinavian

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German and Dutch

Question 4

What were turnips carved with scary faces and lit with candles used for?

Accepted Answer

To ward off malevolent spirits

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To decorate homes

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To create festive lights

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To attract friendly spirits

Question 5

During Samhain, what happened to all hearthfires?

Accepted Answer

They were extinguished and relit from the community bonfire

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They were moved to the community center

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They were kept burning all night

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They were extinguished and buried

Question 6

What type of bread was baked during Samhain in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Bara bread

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Sourdough bread

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Flatbread

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Banana bread

Question 7

What was a common social activity during Samhain?

Accepted Answer

Dropping in at neighbors' houses for stories and treats

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Hosting large feasts alone

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Avoiding contact with neighbors

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Only attending community bonfires

Question 8

What did Samhain signify at the end of the year?

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A transition to winter and a new beginning

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The end of harvest season

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A celebration of summer

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A time for planting crops

Question 9

What did people receive when singing songs for the dead during Samhain?

Accepted Answer

Cakes

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Gifts

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Flowers

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Coins

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