©Е.Ю.МининаСПб школа 596 2007

Contents

History of Halloween Symbols Costumes Customs Games Funny exercises

History of HalloweenHalloween, is celebrated on the night of October 31 It began in the 5th century BC in Celtic Ireland as the celebration of the Celtic new year on November 1st.

In the 1st century Halloween became a church holiday to honour of all the saints.

In the 1840`s the customs of Halloween was brought to America by Irish immigrantes.

Symbols Jack-o`lantern People celebrating Halloween carve a

pumpkin into a frightening or comical face and place it on their home's doorstep after dark.

Colours

Black and orange are the traditional colours of Halloween.

In modern Halloween hurple,green and red are also prominent.

Costumes

On Halloween night children dress up as creatures from underworld : ghosts, witches, vampires, skeletons and goblins.

Customs The houses are decorated by

carving pumpkins.

Children call their neighbours` homes and asks for treat, such as sweets, nuts, toffee apples.

People light bonfires and enjoy fireworks.

Children have noisy parties.

Games Bobbing for apples

Children must use their teeth to remove apples from the basin.

Peeling apples

Funny exercises Spooky Halloween Quiz

When is Halloween celebrated?

A) December 25th B) October 31st C) November 1st

What colours are associated with Halloween?

A) yellow and red B) black and orange C) green and purple

What do people traditionally “bob” for at Halloween party?

A) Apples B) oranges C) pumpkins

Who can walk trough walls?

A) goblins B) ghosts C) witches

What does a witch use for transport?

A) balloon B) carpet C) broom

What do children say when they visit houses?

A) Happy Christmas B) Trick or treat C) Good luck

Halloween quiz

H

L

N

A

LOWEE

9

7

8

2

3

5

4What colour is the cat?

12

3

4

5 6

7

9

8 Trick or ……?

1

6