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______ traditions encompass activities such as trick-or-treating, dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins, and sharing spooky stories.
______ traditions encompass activities such as trick-or-treating, dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins, and sharing spooky stories.
Halloween
______, an ancient Celtic tradition, is recognized as the origin of Halloween and is still celebrated in contemporary times.
______, an ancient Celtic tradition, is recognized as the origin of Halloween and is still celebrated in contemporary times.
Samhain
The Celts held the belief that during Samhain, the barrier separating the realm of the living from the ______ world became thin.
The Celts held the belief that during Samhain, the barrier separating the realm of the living from the ______ world became thin.
spirit
According to Celtic beliefs, during Samhain, ______ could effortlessly traverse into the world of the living.
According to Celtic beliefs, during Samhain, ______ could effortlessly traverse into the world of the living.
Over time, Samhain intertwined with the Christian festival of All Saints Day, giving rise to All Hallows Eve, which is now recognized as ______.
Over time, Samhain intertwined with the Christian festival of All Saints Day, giving rise to All Hallows Eve, which is now recognized as ______.
The custom of ______ originated in medieval England.
The custom of ______ originated in medieval England.
In medieval England, individuals would visit homes, offering prayers or songs in return for food, a practice known as "______."
In medieval England, individuals would visit homes, offering prayers or songs in return for food, a practice known as "______."
"Souling" was practiced around All Souls Day, a period during which Christians offered prayers for their ______.
"Souling" was practiced around All Souls Day, a period during which Christians offered prayers for their ______.
The tradition of "souling" persisted through the Victorian era and is considered the predecessor to the British custom of ______.
The tradition of "souling" persisted through the Victorian era and is considered the predecessor to the British custom of ______.
The tradition of donning ______ outfits to ward off spirits stems from Celtic customs.
The tradition of donning ______ outfits to ward off spirits stems from Celtic customs.
Celts adorned themselves in unsettling attire with the intention of frightening away any ______.
Celts adorned themselves in unsettling attire with the intention of frightening away any ______.
The tradition of carving faces into vegetables originated in Ireland, initially with ______.
The tradition of carving faces into vegetables originated in Ireland, initially with ______.
Turnips were adorned with eerie visages to deter a mythical spirit known as ______.
Turnips were adorned with eerie visages to deter a mythical spirit known as ______.
According to legend, ______ was believed to wander during this period of the year.
According to legend, ______ was believed to wander during this period of the year.
In the 19th century, Irish immigrants relocated to America and discovered that ______ were easier to cultivate than turnips.
In the 19th century, Irish immigrants relocated to America and discovered that ______ were easier to cultivate than turnips.
Upon arriving in America, individuals of Irish descent began to carve unsettling images into ______ rather than turnips.
Upon arriving in America, individuals of Irish descent began to carve unsettling images into ______ rather than turnips.
The custom of souling persisted through which era?
The custom of souling persisted through which era?
The boundary between the world of the living and the spirit world was believed to be thin on what day?
The boundary between the world of the living and the spirit world was believed to be thin on what day?
Wearing spooky costumes is a tradition from what culture?
Wearing spooky costumes is a tradition from what culture?
Where did the tradition of carving faces start?
Where did the tradition of carving faces start?
Flashcards
Halloween
Halloween
A holiday with traditions such as trick-or-treating, costumes, pumpkin carving, and scary stories.
Samhain
Samhain
Ancient Celtic festival marking the boundary between the living and spirit world.
Souling
Souling
Medieval practice of offering prayers for food, the origin of trick-or-treating.
Soul Cake
Soul Cake
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Halloween Costumes
Halloween Costumes
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Carved Faces
Carved Faces
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Jack
Jack
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Study Notes
- Halloween traditions include trick-or-treating, dressing up, pumpkin carving, and telling scary stories.
Samhain Origin
- Samhain is an old Celtic tradition and the origin of Halloween, still celebrated today.
- The Celts believed Samhain was the day when the boundary between the world of the living and the spirit world was thin.
- Spirits could easily cross over into the living world on Samhain.
- Samhain eventually merged with the Christian festival of All Saints Day, leading to All Hallows Eve, now known as Halloween.
Trick-or-Treating
- Trick-or-treating originated in medieval England.
- People would go door-to-door offering prayers or songs for families in exchange for food.
- This practice was called "souling," not trick-or-treating.
- "Souling" occurred around All Souls Day, a time when Christians prayed for their loved ones.
- The practice continued through the Victorian era and is believed to be the origin of the British tradition of trick-or-treating.
Halloween Costumes
- Wearing spooky costumes is a tradition from the Celts.
- Celts wore spooky outfits to scare away any spirits.
Pumpkins
- The tradition of carving faces started in Ireland with turnips.
- Turnips were carved with spooky faces to scare away a mythical spirit called Jack.
- Jack was believed to wander around during this time of year.
- In the 19th century, Irish people moved to America and found pumpkins easier to grow than turnips.
- Irish people started carving spooky faces into pumpkins instead of turnips.
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