It's believed that Halloween's origins date back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the passing of summer and the Celtic new year, that fell on 1 November. But which Pope made that date part of the Christian calendar?
  • Pope Gregory III (731–741)
  • Pope Leo III (795–816)
  • Pope Gregory IV (827–844)
Pumpkin carving has its origins in Celtic tradition, but which vegetable was originally used?
  • Squash
  • Turnip
  • Marrow
What are soul cakes, traditionally made and eaten at Halloween?
  • Pastries given out to beggars on All Souls' Day
  • Edible offerings placed into a coffin to help a departed soul journey to heaven
  • Cakes given to clergy in return for a prayer or blessing
Some medieval men believed they had special reason to be afraid of witches. Why?
  • They believed that if they encountered a witch on Halloween, they would be under her spell for the following year
  • They believed witches could steal their genitals
  • They believed that witches could make them infertile
Coffin paths were tracks or roads that were often associated with spirits of the dead – to be avoided at all costs on Halloween. But what were they?
  • A processional route, traditionally taken by mourners attending a funeral
  • A path connecting a church to its burial ground
  • A path used to transport the bodies of the dead from remote communities to the nearest burial place
Dressing up has been part of Halloween celebrations over the centuries, but what was its original purpose?
  • To ward off spirits of the dead
  • To play tricks on friends and relatives
  • To perform plays and skits for entertainment
It's traditionally believed that Halloween is the perfect time for fortune telling. Which of these Halloween rituals is said to reveal whom you will marry?
  • Say a prayer at the grave of an ancestor before bed and the deceased will appear in your dreams and reveal your future spouse
  • Peel an apple in a single strip and toss the skin over your shoulder to reveal the initial of your intended
  • Select three candles and give each the name of a suitor. Whichever burns the longest on Halloween night will identify your true love
Which poet wrote the poem 'Halloween', helping to popularise the word as the common term for the festival of All Hallows' Eve?
  • John Clare
  • William Blake
  • Robert Burns
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