Transcript HALLOWEEN
HALLOWEEN The origins of Halloween Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year SYMBOLS OF HALLOWEEN Jack-o-lanterns The most celebrated Halloween decoration is the jack-o'-lantern, traditionally a hollowedout pumpkin carved to resemble a grotesque face and illuminated by a candle placed inside. Trick-or-treat Trick-or-treating is another Halloween tradition, in which costumed children go from one house to another soliciting candy or other treats from their neighbors. According to this custom, children greet each homeowner with the cry "Trick or Treat," suggesting that some sort of hoax will be played unless treats are provided. Broomsticks Witches and broomsticks go hand in hand. They have been associated for centuries. Quite often witches are depicted riding them across the night sky with a black cat on the end. A more reasonable explanation may be that Halloween festivities happened during the rainy season. Women used their brooms to vault over the puddles and large amounts of water. Black Cats Cats have been considered by many to be spiritual animals. They have been worshiped in many societies and are thought to have the ability to sense good and evil spirits. Western superstitions would have us believed that black cats have special powers, that they can represent spirits or even incarnated humans, thereby linking black cats to occultism. The color black is also commonly linked to the dark realm. Apples The idea behind ducking, dooking or bobbing for apples seems to have been that snatching a bite from the apple enables the person to grasp good fortune. Ducking for apples was a marriage divination. The first person to bite an apple would be the first to marry in the coming year. Masks A mask is a whole or partial cover for the face. The use of masks dates back to man's earliest history. Symbolic masks were worn during ceremonies of many ancient peoples. Druids wore masks on Halloween to ward off evil spirits, witches, goblins and ghosts. Moon In mythology, the moon is thought of as a repository for souls.The moon has been associated with death because of its waing and waning cycles. Werewolves are said to be transformed by the moon during these cycles. Some astronomers believe jack-olantern carving was inspired by the rising, orange October moon. Scarecrows Known by different names throughout the world, the scarecrow is commonly used as a means of scaring unwanted flying visitors away. Commonly they are dressed in ragged garb and mounted crucifix style to a pole or wooden stake Spanish All Saints' Day versus Halloween In Spain November 1 has become a public holiday. On All Saints' Day Catholics attend church services in honor of the saints, the martyrs and those who have died for the Catholic faith. People may also visit their family’s graves to beautify them with wreaths and small lanterns. Sometimes a mass is said at the gravesite and the grave sprinkled with holy water. Traditional food in Halloween Be careful not to drink too many of these creepy cocktails the frozen eyeballs staring back can really be disconcerting! Ingredients: per eyeball: 1 radish 1 pepper stuffed green olive 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 1 can (29 ounces) peaches in syrup 1 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 6 tablespoons peach flavored syrup Ingredients: You Will Need: your favorite cake mix your favorite buttercream frosting recipe muffin pans paper muffin liners food coloring decorating bags and tips colored candy confetti sprinkles in orange, black and yellow ghost candy mini pretzel stick Traditional songs in Halloween AMERICAN Ghost of John Have you seen the ghost of john? Long white bones and the rest all gone, Ooh, ooh, wouldn't it be chilly with no skin on? COSTUMES During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other's fortunes. Urban Legend An elderly woman, bedridden after her husbands death, receives strange phone calls that turn out to be from the dead husband. THE END Tania Guillén María Martínez Cristina Pérez