The History of Halloween

Where did the tradition of Halloween come from?

• Americans

• Celtics

• It is made up

The Celtic people brought about a festival that symbolized what?

• Nothing

• The end of summer and the beginning of dark cold winters

• A time for having parties

During these festivals the people would have bonfires and do what?

• wear costumes

• roast marshmellows

• cook food

What did they think the costumes and bonfires would help them do?

• tell each others futures

• help them with their homework

• get ready for a party

What was the purpose of putting candles on the side of the road?

• to make sure people didn't walk on the grass

• to help them find their driveways

• to help the ghosts of their relatives find their way home

Christian traditions + Celtic traditions =?

• Halloween

• All Souls Day

• Fall

What kind of costumes did the people long ago use to wear?

• Minecraft

• animals

• devils, angels and saints

What does hybrid mean?

• a thing that is made by combining two different elements

• the night of October 31st

• two people wanting to eat at different places

What did kids/adults use to ask for when going trick or treating?

• money and food

• candy

• soda

Trick or treating was started because they use to leave what outside for the ghosts?

• money

• food

• cats