Multiple choice general knowledge history

Originally an ancient Gaelic festival, this holiday now marks an annual excursion of children to ask for candy.

  1. Valentine's Day

  2. Thanksgiving

  3. Easter

  4. Halloween
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Explanation

Halloween originated from the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of harvest and beginning of winter. The tradition of children going door-to-door for candy (trick-or-treating) evolved from the practice of soul cakes and guising, though this specific framing is accurate in identifying Halloween.

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