VFK Halloween Mini-Quest 2012

October 31, 2012
 November 1, 2012	
==Description==
Halloween has a history dating back to ancient times and has been celebrated by many cultures over thousands of years. The day originally celebrated the year's end and was considered a time when the spirits could walk among the living. This provided an opportunity for Christians to mock the devil by dressing up as all sorts of evil creatures such as devils, monsters, ghosts and witches. On today's quest, put on our scariest costume and take a mini-look at the history of Halloween! <BR><BR>
Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and the Halloween 2012 Pin!<BR><BR><BR>
===Prizes===
===Questions===
1. The belief that Halloween is a holiday that celebrates evil and affirms dark powers could not be further from the truth, and is not the original intent of the holiday. In ancient times, Halloween was instead a day for children to dress "devilishly," not with the purpose of honoring the devil, but of mocking him! What was originally hollowed out and used for Jack-o-lanterns, instead of pumpkins?<BR> 
*Turnips
*Gourds
*Rutabagas
*All of the above<BR><BR>
2. Christians believe that the devil despises being mocked and that doing so removes his power. With innocent children refusing to fear him, and in fact actually mocking him, it makes it even worse for him. People would also dress up as angels and saints to honor how God overcomes evil. Go to Outside the Marshall's Office in Western Age, and say: "Evil, go away!"<BR><BR>
3. There are several origins to the tradition of trick or treating. One of the most popular dates from the tenth century, when November 2nd was named as "All Soul's Day." This day honored departed loved ones and remembered all deceased souls. One tradition of trick or treating originated from the British custom of going house to house asking for what on this day?<BR>
*Soul-cakes
*Candy
*Rocks
*Flowers<BR><BR>
4. In the seventh century, "All Saint's Day" was celebrated in the month of May. The date for the festival was changed to November first, two centuries later. This officially converted the "Festival for the dead" over to the festival for Christian dead. People just continued their regular traditions, including waiting for ghosts to arrive on October 31st. Go to the Victorian House in Victorian Age and say: "Happy Halloween!"<BR><BR>
5. Press continue to finish the quest!<BR><BR>
===Answers===
1. All of the above
2. Go to Outside the Marshall's Office in Western Age, and say: "Evil, go away!"
3. Soul-cakes
4. Go to the Victorian House in Victorian Age and say: "Happy Halloween!"
5. Press continue to finish the quest!
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