Celebrating Halloween: History, Traditions, and Symbols
Halloween, a popular holiday in English-speaking countries and Russia, is celebrated on October 31. The presentation prepared by Svetlana Petrovna Lerman, an English teacher, delves into the history, traditions, and symbols of Halloween. It explores the significance of this festive occasion, showcasing how people partake in various activities and tasks to commemorate the day.
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CONTENTS HISTORY TRADITIONS TRADITIONS SYMBOLS TASKS
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in English-speaking countries and in Russia.
Halloween comes from the Celtic tradition. People believe that on that day the souls of the dead return to the Earth.
People decorate streets and their houses with pumpkins.
The traditional decoration is Jack-o-lantern. People cut holes in the pumpkin and put a candle inside it. It looks frightening at night.
Halloween is a fun holiday. In the evening there are a lot of Halloween parties.
Children wear funny or scary costumes on this holiday.
Trick-or-treating is a popular Halloween tradition. Children go from door to door saying trick or treat!
Bobbing for apples is a popular game at Halloween parties. Players try to bite an apple and take it out of a bucket of water without using their hands.
1 When do we celebrate Halloween? EVERY OCTOBER 31ST
2 Where does Halloween come from? FROM THE CELTIC TRADITION
3 What does Halloween mean? SOULS OF THE DEAD RETURN TO THE EARTH
4 How people decorate places on Halloween? WITH PUMPKINS
5 What is a Jack-o- Lantern? A PUMPKIN WITH HOLES AND CANDLES INSIDE
6 What do children say on Halloween? TRICK OR TREAT!
7 What do people wear on Halloween? FUNNY COSTUMES
8 What do children get on Halloween? CANDIES AND FRUIT
9 What is a popular Halloween game? BOBBING FOR APPLES
FIND 12 HALLOWEEN WORDS
B R O O M W E B N G J A S P I D E R O M O N S T E R B B L A C K C A T A L O W L G H O S T I P V A M P I R E N I G H T O R A B
UNSCRAMBLE THE WORDS
MATCH THE WORD IN THE COLUMNS