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The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats. READ MORE: Best Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by History Ancient Origins of Halloween Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in).

This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. All Saints' Day. Simpleshow explains the history of Halloween. The History of Halloween worksheet. Halloween Web. Mobile. This Halloween worksheet contains the "This is Halloween" song from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas movie with (mostly) Halloween related words omitted.

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The students are supposed to listen to the song and fill in the blanks. The song can easily be found on Youtube (3:30). Why Do We Celebrate Halloween? This Is Halloween - Lyrics. HALLOWEEN (vocabulary) Pre-Intermediate English Reading - The Mexican Day of The Dead. Telltale heart. Hallowe'en Scene 1. Stephen: OK, just the mouth to go and there we go.

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Wow! What do you think? Looks like Ashlie. Ashlie: Stephen, can you give me a hand here, please? Stephen: It’s Hallowe'en this weekend and we’re getting ready for a big party. Ashlie: We’ll be dressing up and having fun with all the Hallowe'en traditions. Stephen: And that means we’ve got lots of work to do, starting with these apples and pumpkins. Ashlie: Yes, but before that we need to get our costumes. Ashlie: So, come on then, Stephen, let’s take a look at you. Stephen: Well, what do you think? Ashlie: Very nice. Stephen: Yeah, I’ve been thinking about that. Ashlie: I think it may be a little harder than you think. Stephen: I’m a natural. Ashlie: Err, are you sure you have enough there? Halloween with Mr Bean - Watching a horror movie. Haunted London – 10 London Ghosts and the Places They Purportedly Haunt. As the sun sets over London, its citizens aren’t the only ones who come out to liven up the streets.

Haunted London – 10 London Ghosts and the Places They Purportedly Haunt

Many former Londoners who’ve shuffled off this mortal coil return to the city, haunting the places they knew in life. A city as old as this one certainly has its share of ghosts and they inhabit all areas of the sprawling metropolis, from the lowliest pubs to the palaces of royalty. Unknown Ghost, Heathrow Airport If you’re flying into the airport and think you see something hovering above Runway One, your eyes may not be deceiving you. No one knows who exactly this apparition is, but it is suspected that he was one of the deceased passengers from a Belgian airplane that crashed on the runway in 1948. William Terriss, The Adelphi Theatre Plenty of actors wish they wouldn’t have to leave the stage, and some in London never do. Father Benedictus, Westminster Abbey In Westminster Abbey, the ghost of a former priest dubbed “Father Benedictus” tends to float above the cloisters around 5-6 p.m. Oxford Halloween Corner.

Vampires: Folklore, fantasy and fact - Michael Molina. Music in this lesson is from Purple Planet.

Vampires: Folklore, fantasy and fact - Michael Molina

The tradition of breaking vampire rules.Here's a really interesting study that shows how the vampire legend emerged out of a fear of disease.Online version of The Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology by Theresa Bane.Do vampires keep you up at night? Well, it may not be vampires at all. Imagine you’re fast asleep and then suddenly awake. You want to move but can’t, as if someone is sitting on your chest. And you can't even scream! Festivals webquest: Halloween history and traditions. By Luke Vyner This spooky webquest includes activities on popular Halloween traditions, global celebrations and terrifying tales.

Festivals webquest: Halloween history and traditions

To download the printable student worksheet and teacher’s notes, please click on the links to the right of the screen. Warmer.