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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?

    v=azmMDIAkQ9s&t=27s

    Watch the video and answer the questions

    1. What is Samhain?
    a) Celtic tradition
    b) Christian tradition
    c) Pagan tradition
    2. It was believed that Samhain was the day when_____ enter our world.
    a) Pumpkins
    b) Spirits
    c) Witches
    3. Samhain was joined with the Christian festival of ______ to make All Hallows' Eve.
    a) Christmas
    b) Easter
    c) All Saint’s Day
    4. The Celts used to wear scary costumes to______
    a) Have fun with their friends
    b) Scare the spirits
    c) Trick their neighbors
    5. In Ireland, scary faces were carved in_______
    a) Pumpkins
    b) Wood
    c) Turnips
    6. Many Irish people moved to _____, where pumpkins were easier to grow.
    a) USA
    b) Europe
    c) Asia
    Watch the video. Complete the sentences

    The Celts believed Samhain was the day in the year where the gap between our world and
    the world of the _________ was very thin.

    It began hundreds of years ago when people used to go from door to door offering to
    _______ or sing a song for people’s families.

    They used to wear _______ outfits to try to scare away any spirits that might be hanging
    around.

    Spooky faces would be __________ up on the turnips to scare away a mythical spirit called
    Jack.

    Watch the video. Match the words with the definitions

    1. Spooky
    2. Trick-or-treating
    3. Carving
    4. Spirits
    5. Scare away
    6. Pumpkin

    1. Make someone go away because they are afraid


    2. Visit people’s houses on Halloween and ask for sweets
    3. Large round vegetable with orange flesh
    4. The presence of a dead person, similar to a ghost
    5. Strange and frightening
    6. Cut into a hard material to make something
    TRANSCRIPT

    So it's the time of year where things start getting a little spooky and some terrifying
    traditions begin. Trick-or-treating, dressing up, pumpkin carving and telling scary stories to
    name a few. But have you ever wondered why? Well, let me tell you more. We all know
    what Halloween is, but have you heard of Samhain? Well, this is sort of where Halloween
    came from. It's an old Celtic tradition that is still celebrated around the world today. The
    Celts believed Samhain was the day in the year where the gap between our world and the
    world of the spirits was very thin, so spirits could easily get through. This eventually joined
    up with the Christian festival of All Saints' Day to create All Hallows' Eve. Yes, you've got it,
    Halloween. Who is making that noise?

    Well, what about the traditions? Well, trick-or-treating had its beginnings in medieval
    England. Yep, it began hundreds of years ago when people used to go from door to door
    offering to pray or sing a song for people's families in exchange for food. But it wasn't
    called trick-or-treating back in the day. It was called souling. It happened around All Souls'
    Day, a special time where Christians prayed for their loved ones. It carried on through the
    Victorian era, and people think this is how trick-or-treating became a British tradition.
    So, what about creepy costumes? Well, that's another tradition that comes from the Celts.
    They used to wear spooky outfits to try and scare away any spirits that might be hanging
    around. Can you pack that in? I'm trying to record a video here!

    Right, let's crack on. So that's costumes sorted, but what about pumpkins? For this, we're
    going to have to travel to Ireland. There, people didn't start with pumpkins. They actually
    started with turnips! Spooky faces would be carved up on the turnips to scare away a
    mythical spirit called Jack that people believed walked around at this time of year. Then, in
    the 19th century, many Irish people moved to America, where they found pumpkins easier
    to grow, and that's how we got these. I think I did an all right job, didn't I? What do you
    reckon? So there you have it, a brief history of Halloween.
    Halloween is celebrated in many countries around the world, though traditions vary
    widely. In the United States, it's marked by costume parties, trick-or-treating, and
    haunted houses. Children dress up as their favorite characters and go door-to-door
    for candy, while homes and neighborhoods are decorated with spooky themes.

    In Mexico, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a vibrant celebration that honors
    deceased loved ones. Altars are built with offerings like flowers, food, and candles,
    and people paint their faces to resemble colorful skulls.

    In Ireland and Scotland, where Halloween originated from ancient Celtic festivals like
    Samhain, people still light bonfires and carve jack-o'-lanterns. In some areas,
    children go "guising" (a form of trick-or-treating) where they perform songs or tricks in
    exchange for sweets.

    In Japan, Kawasaki’s Halloween Parade is a major event, drawing thousands in


    creative costumes. Meanwhile, in Germany, people celebrate Allerheiligen (All
    Saints' Day) by visiting graves and lighting candles, though Halloween parties and
    costumes have become more popular in recent years.

    Each country has its unique way of marking the spooky season, blending local
    customs with the universal theme of celebrating the dead and the supernatural.

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    QUESTIONS
    1. How is Halloween celebrated in the United States?

    2. How is Halloween celebrated in Mexico?

    3. How is Halloween celebrated in Ireland?

    4. How is Halloween celebrated in Japan?

    5. How is Halloween celebrated in your country?

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    HALLOWEEN
    CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
    1. What’s your favorite Halloween memory from childhood?
    2. Do you have a favorite Halloween costume you've worn? What was it?
    3. What’s the best Halloween costume you've seen someone else wear?
    4. If you could choose any Halloween character to dress up as, who would it be?
    5. How do you usually celebrate Halloween?
    6. Would you rather go to a Halloween party or have a quiet night in with scary movies?
    7. Are you more into trick-or-treating or attending Halloween parties?
    8. What’s your favorite Halloween-themed movie or show?
    9. What’s your favorite Halloween song?
    10. Do you prefer spooky decorations or fun, silly ones?
    11. What’s your go-to Halloween candy?
    12. Are there any Halloween traditions you or your family have?
    13. Have you ever been to a haunted house? What was your experience like?
    14. What’s your favorite spooky legend or urban myth?
    15. Do you enjoy carving pumpkins? What’s your favorite design you've made?
    16. If you could create your own haunted attraction, what would it be like?
    17. How do you feel about Halloween-themed games or activities?
    18. How is Halloween celebrated differently in other cultures you know about?
    19. What do you think about Halloween’s commercialization?
    20. Do you think Halloween should be celebrated by everyone, or is it more for kids?
    21. How do you feel about Halloween-themed parties or events that cater to adults?
    22. If you could have any supernatural power for Halloween night, what would it be?

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