Halloween Where does Halloween come from l Halloween

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Halloween

Halloween

Where does Halloween come from? l Halloween began as an ancient Celtic festival in

Where does Halloween come from? l Halloween began as an ancient Celtic festival in Great Britain and Ireland, and has survived most strongly among Irish, Scottish and Welsh communities. Immigrants from these communities carried the tradition to North America where it has gained in popularity

When is Halloween celebrated? l It’s on october 31 st

When is Halloween celebrated? l It’s on october 31 st

what is the origin of the word Halloween? l The word Halloween is first

what is the origin of the word Halloween? l The word Halloween is first attested in the 16 th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows-Even ("evening"), that is, the night before All Hallows Day. [5] Although the phrase All Hallows is found in Old English (ealra hālgena mæssedæg, mass-day of all saints), All-Hallows. Even is itself not attested until 1556. [5]

What is a Jack-o-lantern l jack-o'-lantern is typically a carved pumpkin. It is associated

What is a Jack-o-lantern l jack-o'-lantern is typically a carved pumpkin. It is associated chiefly with the holiday of. In a jack-o'lantern, typically the top is cut off, and the inside flesh then scooped out; an image, usually a monstrous face, is carved onto the outside surface, and the lid replaced. At night, a light is placed inside to illuminate the effectsjack-o'-lantern

what is trick or treat? l Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on

what is trick or treat? l Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween. Children go in costume from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, "Trick or treat? " The word "trick" refers to a (mostly idle) "threat" to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given. .

Explain a game played in Halloween. l l l l l trick-or-treat costume parties,

Explain a game played in Halloween. l l l l l trick-or-treat costume parties, carving jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, a pple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories, watching horror films, as well as the religious observances of praying and attending vigils

Show some typical food for Halloween. l As Halloween becomes in the wake of

Show some typical food for Halloween. l As Halloween becomes in the wake of the annual apple harvest, candy apples (known as toffee apples outside North America), caramel or taffy apples are common Halloween treats made by rolling whole apples in a sticky sugar syrup, sometimes followed by rolling them in nuts

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