Halloween history

Halloween originated from which cultural group?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Celts

• The Greeks

What happened during the Celtic New Year?

• Ghosts were singing songs to people.

• The ghosts of dead people walked on the earth.

• It was the day the Celts celebrated Samhain ( /ˈsawɪn/ )

• People communicated with ghosts and dead people.

The 1st of November was chosen to celebrate which (Catholic) holiday?

All Saint's day was known as...

• Hallowas

• Hallosas

• Hallosaus

• Hallomas

On the 31st of October ....... was celebrated

• All Hallow's Eve

• All Saint's Eve

• All Saints' Hallow

• All Hallow's Saints

How did Halloween come to America?

• Rich European familes who traveled to America brought their traditions during the war.

• Irish immigrants brought their traditions to America during the potato famine.

Which traditions did the Irish families bring to America?

Why did Halloween become a dangerous holiday in 1930s

• vandalism

• violence

• superstition

• poverty

• trick or treat troublemakers

Did you learn more about Halloween?

• Yes, I did.

• Yes, because the information I knew wasn't correct.

• I knew some of the information from the video.

• I already knew all this.

• No, I did not.

Do you like Halloween? Why (not)?