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What is the origin of the word 'Halloween'?
What is the origin of the word 'Halloween'?
The word 'Halloween' comes from the name of a holiday from the 800s AD, called All Hallows’ Eve.
What was celebrated on November 1st?
What was celebrated on November 1st?
All Saints’ Day
What festival did the Celts hold on October 31st?
What festival did the Celts hold on October 31st?
The festival of Samhain
Who did the Celts believe could walk and mingle with the living on October 31st?
Who did the Celts believe could walk and mingle with the living on October 31st?
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What did the Celts do during the day of October 31st?
What did the Celts do during the day of October 31st?
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During Halloween, children dress up in costumes and knock on their neighbors' doors to yell, 'Trick or ______'
During Halloween, children dress up in costumes and knock on their neighbors' doors to yell, 'Trick or ______'
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On Halloween, neighbors drop ______ into the children's bags as treats
On Halloween, neighbors drop ______ into the children's bags as treats
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The word 'Halloween' comes from the name of a holiday called All ______ Eve
The word 'Halloween' comes from the name of a holiday called All ______ Eve
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On October 31st, the Celts held the festival of ______ in honor of the Celtic lord of the dead
On October 31st, the Celts held the festival of ______ in honor of the Celtic lord of the dead
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On Halloween, the Celts believed that ghosts could walk and mingle with the ______
On Halloween, the Celts believed that ghosts could walk and mingle with the ______
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Study Notes
Halloween
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Halloween is a contraction of "All Hallows' Eve"
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All Saints' Day was celebrated on November 1st
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The Celts celebrated a festival on October 31st called Samhain in honor of the Celtic lord of the dead
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The Celts believed that ghosts could walk and mingle with the living on October 31st
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On October 31st, the Celts would light bonfires, wear costumes, and tell stories
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Trick or Treat
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Candy
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