Introduction
Halloween is celebrated on evening of 31 October by many people around the world. Many people from all age groups take part in the event including the most famous and fun part enjoyed by children called trick or treating.
This celebration makes part of the culture of many countries around the world and it´s celebrated in different ways. In this webquest you will learn some aspects about this especial day: origin, history, symbology, characters and traditions. And of course, at the end of the unit, you will be able to speak about the differences between this celebration in foreing countries and your own.
Task
Process
HALLOWEEN WORDSEARCH
Let's work on Halloween vocabulary. Search the words and find their meaning.
http://www.educaplay.com/es/recursoseducativos/2127136/halloween_.htm
THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN
1. Watch and listen to the following video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-VRAemIvbI
2. After watching the documentary, answer the questions below:
A. What does the narrator mean in the beginning, when he says: “From communion with the dead to pumpkins and pranks, Halloween is a patched holiday….”
B.. When did it all begin? What was the celebration for?
C. Why were bonfires lit?
D. Complete the gaps: (1’25) “… Both ______ ____________ holidays had to ________ with the __________________ and about survival after __________________. … It was a calculated move on the part of the _______________ to __________ more people ___________ _________ fold.”
E. How and when did the holiday go to North America?
F. Which of the bellow were Irish customs mentioned by the narrator? * bubbing for apples * baking pumpkin pies * playing pranks * asking for candies * playing soccer * having costume parties * hanging jack-o-lanterns
G. What happened to the tradition over the years? What did store keepers and neighbours do to make the situation better?
H. What is the holiday greeting nowadays?