Halloween

What is "Halloween"?

Complete the text with the following words:

    Trick or Treat?             October 31            candy            monsters                costumes                      

       wear                            tradition

Halloween is a .................................. that began in Europe many hundreds of years ago. Nowadays, it is a special day in many countries around the world. It always falls on the same date every year, on .................................

At night, children ..............................    .............................. These are clothes that make them look like interesting animals or .................................. They usually include a mask or some make up for the face.
The children then go from house to house and ask for ............................... by saying "..............................". 

Most people have a lot of fun on Halloween. Happy Halloween everyone !!!

WATCH AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW:

1. What celebration is the origin of Halloween?

2. When was it celebrated?

3. When did the Christian Church turn Samhain into All Saints' Day?

4. What was the night before called?

5. In the medieval tradition of souling what would the needy do in return for the soul cakes?

6. In the tradition of guising what would young people do?

7. Who brought these old traditions to America? When?

8. When did Halloween take on its current form?

9. What is the estimated cost of celebrating Halloween each year?

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