Origins
Where did the celebration start?
In Ireland with the Celtics.
What is another term for "Halloween"?
All Hallows Eve. Hallow means saint, sanctified, or holy.
What was the purpose of this festival/celebration?
To mark the end of the harvest and to scare bad spirits away.
Why did people wear costumes on Halloween?
To scare bad spirits away.
When is it celebrated?
Which celebrations come after it?
October 31st.
November 1st is All Saints Day and November 2nd is All Souls Day.
What's the origin of trick-or-treating?
People, specially kids, went knocking on doors offering food or a prayer. Some kids asked for food in exchange for a prayer and this is called souling.
After the Church embraced some of its traditions, All Hallows Eve is dedicated to...?
Preparation to remember the ones who passed away before us, the saints and martyrs.
Why did people carve pumpkins?
They believed the carved pumpkins would help scare the bad spirits away. In the USA, pumpkins were easier to grow then turnips.
Speak for 30 seconds about everything you have learned about All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day.
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