Happy Hallowe

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Ancient Origins•Celtics celebrated the

new year on November 1

•They believed that the night before (October 31) the spirits of the dead returned to earth

•On this night they would have large bonfires and wear costumes

Ancient Origins•Celtic

people lived in the area that is now England, France, and Ireland

Ancient Origins•When All Saints Day was

established on November 1, October 31 became known as All Hallows Eve

•Later All Hallows Eve became Halloween

Ancient Origins

•People believed that on All Hallows Eve evil spirits came to earth •They began to leave food and lanterns outside of their homes to keep the spirits out•This led to trick or treating and Jack-O-Lanterns traditions today

Halloween Comes to

U.S. •Irish immigrants in the late 1800s brought Halloween traditions to the U.S.

•During this time U.S. Americans began to practice Halloween traditions

Halloween Today

•Children dress in costumes and trick or treat

•Some costumes are scary but people dress up as many different things for Halloween

Halloween Costumes

Halloween Today•Some people decorate

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Jack-O-Lantern•Many people also make

Jack-O-Lanterns

•Sometimes children visit “haunted houses”

Haunted House

Bonfires and Hayrides•In the countryside many

people get together around Halloween for bonfires and hayrides

Teens•Teenagers and young adults sometimes have costume parties

•It is also common for people this age to get together to watch horror movies on Halloween

Adults•Adults will sometimes have costume parties

•Some adults wear costumes to take their children trick or treating or to give out candy