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From Fright to Fun. A History of Halloween And Trick or Treating. The “First” Halloween. Halloween started as a “fire festival” with the Celtics as Samhain Also known as the eve before All Saints Day in the early Catholic culture
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From Fright to Fun A History of Halloween And Trick or Treating
The “First” Halloween • Halloween started as a “fire festival” with the Celtics as Samhain • Also known as the eve before All Saints Day in the early Catholic culture • November 1st served as the day Catholics and Romans honored saints. Romans also prayed for the dead. Quick Question: Does anyone know what “Hallow” means in old english?
Halloween’s Trip to America • The potato famine of 1840 brought over many Irish settlers • They introduced many customs including Halloween • This was a time where they had parties and told stories Quick Question: What is the Potato Famine?
Trick or Treat? • Trick or treating started as pranks played on neighbors • Wore masks to conceal their identity • Birth of costumes on Halloween • It became more and more violent • People started to associate Halloween with fear • More police forces Quick Question:
Trick or Treat • In the 1930s people began to bribe children with a “treat” instead of a “trick” • Trick or treating became a huge part of Halloween • Allowed children a night of happiness and free candy during rough times Quick Question: What historical event happened in 1930 that would correspond with this?
Poisoned Treats? • Media reports of poisoned candy • Studies show that this many not be fully true • Cover up for a murder • Still check your treats! Quick Question: How has the media affected Halloween?
Halloween Clip • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-VRAemIvbI&feature=player_embedded
Discussion Questions/ Ticket Out the Door • What other factors do you think influenced the making of trick or treating or Halloween? • How do you think Halloween has evolved since its early days? • Do you think Halloween should be celebrated as a holiday?