History of Halloween Story
When does our story take place?
Halloween Day - October 31st
What is a tradition?
Traditions can be any combination of stories, beliefs, rituals and customs that is passed on from one year to the next
How do kids get candy on Halloween?
Kids go trick-or-treating to get candy on Halloween.
Where did Halloween start?
Ireland and Scotland
Are pumpkins a fruit or vegetable?
Pumpkins are a fruit!
What are the main characters wearing?
Costumes
What is a festival?
A gathering of people to celebrate something
True or False: In 2023, Halloween is celebrated are over the world.
TRUE!
When did Halloween start?
a. Last year
b. 100 years ago
c. 2,000 years ago
The origins of Halloween began 2,000 years ago
What costumes are the most popular for kids?
a. witch
b. fruit
c. Superhero
Superhero costumes are the most popular kids costumes.
Witch
Given an example of a tradition that you have with your family and friends?
True or False: In present day Halloween kid's only wear angel, saint and devil costumes.
FALSE! Kids wear all different types of costumes - superheros, princesses, scary costumes, etc.
a. The Celtic People
b. Makayla and her friends
c. Morgan Wallen
The Celtic people where the first people to celebrate Halloween.
How many pounds of candy are sold each year for Halloween?
a. 100 lbs
b. 1 millions lbs
c. 600 million lbs
600 million lbs
Why did the characters ring the doorbell?
Trick-or-Treating
Give an example of a festival you've been to.
Good job!
What are you dressing up for Halloween or what is your favorite costume?
Cool!
True or False: Costumes were mostly angels, devils and saints.
That's true.
a. Michigan
b. Illinois
c. Wisconsin
Illinois produces the most pumpkins out of any other state.
What did Makayla, Colden and Porter see when they went trick-or-treating?
What does ancient mean?
very old, or having existed for a long time
True or False: Kids play pranks on Halloween.
True!
In the 1800s, what festival did the Celtics celebrate?
a. Festival of Haunted Houses
b. Festival of Samhain
c. Festival of Costumes
What is the nationwide favorite Halloween Candy?
The nationwide favorite is Reese's Cups