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Halloween History and Traditions

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Halloween History and Traditions

Halloween pumpkin and ghost illustration

🎃 Part 1: Halloween Origins and History

1. What ancient festival did Halloween originally come from?

Samhain

Christmas

Easter

Diwali

2. When is Halloween celebrated each year?

Halloween is celebrated on _____________ October every year.

3. Which group of people first celebrated the festival that became Halloween?

Romans

Celts

Vikings

Greeks

4. Fill in the blanks about Halloween's history:

The ancient Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the _________ became blurred. They lit _________ to ward off evil spirits and wore _________ to disguise themselves.

🌏 Part 2: Halloween Traditions Around the World and in New Zealand

5. Which of these are common Halloween traditions? (Tick all that apply)

Trick-or-treating

Carving jack-o'-lanterns

Wearing costumes

Easter egg hunts

Halloween parties

6. How is Halloween typically celebrated in New Zealand communities?
7. What vegetable is traditionally carved to make jack-o'-lanterns?

Jack-o'-lanterns are made by carving _______________.

8. Compare Halloween celebrations: How might Halloween in New Zealand be different from Halloween in other countries?

🤔 Part 3: Reflection and Cultural Understanding

9. Why do you think it's important to learn about different cultural traditions like Halloween?
10. Describe one Halloween tradition that you find interesting and explain why:
11. How do traditions like Halloween help people in communities connect with each other?
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