2. Halloween is celebrated
in…
• Canada, United States,
Ireland and the UK.
• Halloween or Halloween is
a holiday celebrated mainly
in the U.S. on the night of
October 31. It originated in
the Celtic festival of
Samhain and the Christian
feast of All Saints Day. In
large part, is a secular
celebration although some
believe that has a religious
undertone. Irish immigrants
passed versions of the
tradition to North America
during the Great Irish
Famine of 1840.
3. What is trick-or-
treating?
• Trick-or-treating is a customary
practice for children on Halloween
seen in many countries. Children in
costumes, either in large groups or
accompanied by an adult, travel from
house to house in order to ask for
treats such as candy(or, in some
cultures, money) with the question
"Trick or treat?". The "trick" is a
(usually idle) threat to perform
mischief on the homeowners or their
property if no treat is given.
4. What is a jack-o’-
lantern?
• A jack-o'-lantern (formerly also
known as a Jack o' the lantern) is
typically a carved pumpkin. It is
associated chiefly with the holiday
Halloween, and was named after the
phenomenon of strange light
flickering over peat bogs, called ignis
fatuus or jack-o'-lantern. In a jack-o'-
lantern, typically the top is cut off,
and the inside flesh then scooped out;
an image, usually a monstrous face, is
carved onto the outside surface, and
the lid replaced. At night, a light is
placed inside to illuminate the effect.
5. What is apple bobbing?
• Apple bobbing, also known
as bobbing for apples, is a
game customarily played on
Halloween. The game is
played by filling a tub or a
large basin with water and
putting apples in the water.
Because apples are less
dense than water, they will
float at the surface. Players
(usually children) then try to
catch one with their teeth.
Use of hands is not allowed,
and often are tied behind the
back to prevent cheating.
6. Some of the typical
Halloween costumes are…
• There are many costumes available at stores
for Halloween. However, the stores mostly
have typical Halloween characters
costumes, and if you wish to come out with
some unique looking costumes for yourself
or your kids, then you will have to think a
little. But, as Halloween is coming closer
dedicating days to make a Halloween
costume can be difficult. This doesn't mean
that you can't make your own Halloween
costumes at home, with a little creativity
and the things available at home you can
make great looking Halloween costumes.
Here are various ideas on easy Halloween
costumes to make, that will help you to find
an idea of Halloween costume you like the
most.
