British Halloween traditions

Halloween is one of the scariest dates in the Christian calendar and tradition plays an important part in the fesivities.

Many people tend to think of Halloween as a predominantly American tradition, complete with trick-or-treating, Jack O’Lanterns and the wearing of witch costumes, but the holiday has its roots in the UK.

Can you fill in the missing gaps?
Go to woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Halloween.html for the answers

1) Halloween was originally a ______________ celebration.
2) The ______________ changed the name to ‘All Hallows’.
3) The Celts believed that evil spirits came in ______________.
4) A hollow pumpkin with a candle inside is called a ______________.
5) ______________ is when children knock on doors and demand food or money.

Introduction to Halloween

History of Halloween

Halloween Traditions

Halloween Superstitions

Facts about Halloween

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