The Origins of Halloween

The word Halloween has its origins in the ______. It comes from the phrase All Hallows Eve. ______, All Hallows Day, is a Catholic day of observance in honor of saints.

In 5th century BC, in ______, summer officially ended on October _____. The holiday was called ______, and marked the beginning of the Celtic new year.

It was said that on that day, the souls of the deceased would return to search for living bodies to possess for the next year. In an effort to thwart the dead, the villagers would ______

The custom of Halloween was brought to America in ______by the ______.

Explain briefly the history of the Jack-o-lantern.

Trick or Treating

·  Came from ______parades in early England. The poor souls would line up on the sides of the streets as the richer members of the community paraded by and threw them pastries called ______. The starving citizens would accept these cakes in exchange for praying for the richer class’s dead family members.

·  Samhain lasted for three days in the old times and these days were considered the time of “no time”. People were allowed to do things that normally were frowned upon by society. This was where the tradition of trick or treat came from. The children would go from dwelling to dwelling knocking on doors asking for food or treats of some kind, and if those who dwelt within did not oblige, they just might find themselves at the receiving end of a possibly rather nasty trick. Adults would engage in shenanigans like ______

Costumes

·  Started in early England where citizens, knowing that Hallows Eve was a time for the spirits of their ancestors to come back and taunt them, would dress up in masks and costumes to ______.

El Dia de los Muertos

·  Means ______

·  A time to celebrate, remember, and pray for the souls of loved ones

·  Takes place over a period of ______days from October_____ to November ____.

·  Largest and most elaborate celebration in ______.

·  The most important symbol, the ______, is used to celebrate death and the dearly departed. It is not uncommon to see these sold as candy, toys, masks, or dolls during this time.

·  Families ______and ______and decorate them.