Halloween Traditions and Their Origins – A2–B1 Listening

Watch and choose the correct answer

1. Halloween has Christian roots
   1. True
   2. False
2. October 31 was the eve of the Celtic Christmas
   1. True
   2. False
3. Halloween originated in the United States
   1. True
   2. False
4. October 31 was a time when ghosts or evil spirits walked the earth
   1. False
   2. True
5. People dressed in costumes to repel spirits
   1. True
   2. False
6. Children are forbidden to visit houses with jack-o’-lanterns
   1. True
   2. False
7. More and more adults are also celebrating Halloween with masquerade parties
   1. False
   2. True
8. One of the highlights of Halloween night is telling ghost stories
   1. False
   2. True