HALLOWEEN History of Halloween began 2000 years ago

HALLOWEEN

History of Halloween began 2000 years ago. It was started by Celts, people who lived in northern Europe. I was a pagan holiday. 31 st of November was their New Year’s Eve and they believed that the border between world of alive and dead people are blurred on that day and ghosts can cross to our world. People and wanted to scare them and that’s why they were dressing up in scary costumes and making huge bonfires.

PUMPKINS • According to an old tale a drunken farmer named Stingy Jack was not allowed to enter both heaven and hell after his death. His soul wandered in the darkness. He carved out a lantern out of a turnip and coal, to light his way and guide his soul. • The Celtics believed in this story of Jack Stingy, so they began to place Jack o’ Lanterns outside their houses. The purpose was to guide lost souls home while they wandered during the Samhain festival eve.

FUN FACTS • In some American towns, Halloween was once called as “Cabbage Night. ” • Originally kids used to dance, sing or perform something before they could get their treat from the house. • Initially the Jack o’ Lanterns were carved out from potatoes and turnips.

TRADITIONS • • Trick or treat Costumes Apple bobbing Jack-o-lanterns Telling scary stories Lightening candles and bonfires Eating apples coasted in sugar syrups

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