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Which ancient festival is considered the earliest root of Halloween?
Which ancient festival is considered the earliest root of Halloween?
- Roman Festival of Saturnalia
- Egyptian Festival of Osiris
- Greek Festival of Dionysus
- Celtic Festival of Samhain (correct)
What did people do during the Celtic festival of Samhain to ward off malevolent spirits?
What did people do during the Celtic festival of Samhain to ward off malevolent spirits?
- Built temples
- Performed rituals
- Sacrificed animals
- Lit bonfires and wore costumes (correct)
Which Christian holiday eventually evolved into Halloween?
Which Christian holiday eventually evolved into Halloween?
- Christmas
- All Hallows' Eve (correct)
- Easter
- Good Friday
What was the purpose of establishing All Saints' Day by the Christian church?
What was the purpose of establishing All Saints' Day by the Christian church?
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During which time of the year was the boundary between the living and the dead believed to be blurred?
During which time of the year was the boundary between the living and the dead believed to be blurred?
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