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A brief informative reading comprehension about the history of Halloween and how it is celebrated today. It is especially designed for ESL students but can easi….
It was in the late 1800s when there was a move in America to mold Halloween to a holiday more about community and neighborly get-togethers than about ghosts, pranks and witchcraft. At the turn of the century, Halloween parties for both children and adults became the most common way to celebrate the day!
In America, Halloween began to incorporate elements from Native American and other immigrant traditions, evolving into a more secular and community-centered holiday. Commercialization: By the early 20th century, Halloween had become a popular and commercialized holiday in the United States.
European interest in witches was brought to America. It joined with the Native American beliefs in evil spirits, which both fit with the spooky themes of October 31. Celtic priests had convinced people that black cats were humans gone bad, which made them symbols of Halloween too.
Test your Year 1 and 2's reading comprehension with this fantastic history of Halloween activity. This downloadable resource comes with a straightforward article on the history of Halloween, as well as 6 questions for children to answer. The resource also comes with an answer sheet.
Halloween began 2000 years ago by the Celts in Ireland and Scotland. It was called Samhain! They dressed up in costumes to protect themselves from spirits. As time went on, people stopped fearing the spirits, and began celebrating them.
Want to teach children the history of Halloween to Children? This wiki has plenty of clear and concise information about how the festivity came to be, including a history of Halloween timeline.
