Halloween - історія свята

OCTOBER, THE 31st Vocabulary

HISTORY OF THE HOLIDAY Halloween began 2000 years ago. The Celts, who lived in Ireland. celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. To stop the ghosts the Celts wore costumes and make big fires. They called this Samhain.

In the 7th century Christianity became the main religion in Britain. And Samhain became the holiday in honor of the saints. People called this holiday All Hallow's Eve, which later translated in Halloween

Today Halloween is a funny holiday for children. It is very popular in Britain and in the USA. Children usually wear costumes and make parties.

Trick or treat is a popular Halloween tradition. At night children go from house to house asking for treat, and if they don’t get it, they can make a trick

Dark, dark story…

Jack O' Lantern Jack O’Lantern is a pumpkin with a candle inside. It’s one of the most important symbols of Halloween. Old Irish Legend says, than there lived a man called Jack, one day he invited the Devil to have a drink with him, and Jack tricked the Devil, when Jack died, God would not allow him into heaven and Devil would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into pumpkin and has been walking the Earth with ever since

1. When is Halloween celebrated? a) December 25-th b) February 14-th c) October 31-st 2. What colors are associated with Halloween? a) Red and green b) Orange and black c) Yellow and blue

3. Who can walk through the walls? a) Witches b) Goblins c) Ghosts 4. What does a witch use for transport? a) A hat b) A broomstick c) A motorbike

I fly at night because I don't like light.

I'm scary and white. I come out at night. Who am I?

I've got soft black fur. When you hold me I purr. Who am I?

I'm round on all sides. I've got a light inside. Who am I?

I've got a black cat and a big pointed hat. Who am I?

I’m yellow or white. I smile on Halloween night. Who am I?

1. H…ll…w… …n. 2. …ct…b…r. 3. W…tch. 4. Gh…st. 5. D…rk. 6. M…nst…r. 7. Ch…ldr…n. 8. G…bl…n

1 Ghost A Вампір 2 Cauldron B Скелет 3 Haunted house C Дім з привидами 4 Vampire D Відьма 5 Pumpkin E Свічка 6 Candle F Кажан 7 Bat G Павук 8 Spider H Павутина 9 Jack- o -lantern I Мітла 10 Spider web J Гарбуз 11 Witch K Ліхтарик 12 Broomstick L Привид 13 Skeleton M Котел