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The History of Halloween

The History of Halloween . By Kristopher Multimedia Design 3 rd period 10/26/2012. How Halloween got its name. Halloween got its name originally from All Hallows Eve The word “Hallow” is and old English word for “Saint”, and is a day the day before All Saints’ Day.

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The History of Halloween

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  1. The History of Halloween • By Kristopher • Multimedia Design • 3rd period 10/26/2012

  2. How Halloween got its name. • Halloween got its name originally from All Hallows Eve • The word “Hallow” is and old English word for “Saint”, and is a day the day before All Saints’ Day. • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_did_Halloween_get_its_name

  3. When did Halloween start to be celebrated? • Halloween was first celebrated in Ireland about 2,000 years ago by a group of people called the Celtics. • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/When_did_Halloween_start

  4. What is the connection between Salem and Halloween? • Salem is located in Massachusetts. • The Salem Witch Trails lasted from February 1662 to May 1663. • A total of 19 were sentenced to death for the alleged participation in witchcraft. • http://cases.laws.com/salem-witch-trials

  5. What is the connection between Salem and Halloween…continued. • Halloween and Salem have one major connection and that is both are represented by witches. • Other than witches Salem has nothing to do with Halloween.

  6. How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? • You are never to old to go trick-or-treating because you are entitled to your own free will to do whatever you want.

  7. Why are black and orange the colors that are used to represent Halloween? • Orange is used to represent the color of the Jack-o-lantern • Black is used to represent the dark of the night. • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_are_the_colors_orange_and_black_used_to_represent_Halloween

  8. What do pumpkins have to do with Halloween? • Pumpkins are carved and used to warn away evil spirits. • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_do_pumpkins_have_to_do_wingestalloween

  9. Pumpkins continued. • Norm Craven broke the world record for biggest pumpkin in the world with a 836lb pumpkin. • http://facts.randomhistory.com/halloween-facts.html

  10. What is the story behind the legend of Jack-o-lantern and where did it get its name? • The Jack-o-lantern is thought to have come from the British Isles. • The term Jack-o-lantern come from the word ignis fatuus or will-o-the-wisp in English folklore. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-o'-lantern

  11. Why couldn’t carved pumpkins be used for Halloween in Ireland in the 14th century?  • Carved pumpkins couldn’t be used during the 14th century because the were native to America and did not become cultivated in the 16th century. • http://seanbanville.com/2011/10/14/100-questions-for-halloween/

  12. What vegetable was originally used for jack-o-lanterns? • The originally vegetable that was used for jack-o-lanterns were turnips. • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_vegetable_was_originally_used_to_make_a_Jack_o_lantern

  13. “Halloween”? • The first know mention of Halloween in North America occurred in 1927 in Blackie, Alberta, Canada. • http://facts.randomhistory.com/halloween-facts.html

  14. Halloween in foreign countries. • In France and Australia Halloween is considered and overly commercial American influence. • http://facts.randomhistory.com/halloween-facts.html

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