万圣节HALLOWEEN主题英文PPT课件.ppt

Halloween is one of the world’s oldest holidays, celebrated in several countries around the world including the USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. The Halloween celebration comes from All Hallows Day or All Saints Day, the 1st of November. This was originally a pagan festival of the dead, but later became a holiday to honor Christian saints. Traditions of Halloween Many of the traditions associated with Halloween can be traced back to the ancient festivals of Samhain, such as costuming, trick-or-treating, pinata, pumpkin carving. Trick or Treating is a modern Halloween custom where children go from house to house dressed in costume, asking for treats like candy or toys. If they dont get any treats, they might play a trick (mischief or prank) on the owners of the house. how did they do in western country The tradition of the Jack o Lantern comes from a folktale about a man named Jack who tricked the devil and had to wander theEarth with a lantern. The Jack o Lantern is made by placing a candle inside a hollowed-out pumpkin, which is carved to look like a face. Jack oLantern Activities and games of Halloween They watch scary movies They wear costumes. Biting apples is the most popular game on Halloween. Make apples floating on the basin which is full of water. Then people use mouths to catch apples, whoever gets apples first is the winner.