Pagon
This is the original word for bonfire
Bone Fire
Holy figure honored during Christian observances.
Saint
Movement of Celtic peoples to North America.
Immigration
Modern celebration blending ancient and recent traditions.
Halloween
Ancient people whose customs and beliefs shaped early Halloween traditions.
Celt
Institution that redefined pagan festivals.
Church
Traditional stories and customs brought by immigrants.
Folklore
Disguise worn during Halloween festivities.
Costume
Ceremonial acts tied to seasonal and spiritual beliefs.
Ritual
The night before All Saints’ Day.
All Hallows’ Eve
Non-religious
Secular
fun for the entire family
Family Orientation
Symbolic boundary between the living and spirit worlds.
Threshold
Christian celebration of saints on November 1st.
All Saints’ Day
Party Making
Revelry
lots of movies about Halloween
The influence of the media
Seeking knowledge of the future, often during Samhain.
Divination
Early Christian whose death was commemorated.
Martyr
Folk performance tradition influencing Halloween customs.
Mumming
that getting scared (temporarily) can feel good.
The thrill of the fright