Presented by: Ashley Saunders and Courtney Shevchuk Halloween Presented by: Ashley Saunders and Courtney Shevchuk
Where it all began… Ireland about 2000 years ago Celebrations “trick-or-treating” children dress in costumes neighborhood parties
Halloween Games in Ireland “Snap-apple” Bobbing for apples Treasure hunts Card games “Knock-a-Dolly”
Halloween Food in Ireland Barnbrack Fruitcake Treasures hidden inside Ring Rag Colcannon Boiled potato Curly kale Raw onions Wrapped coins in potato Straw Coin
Our Traditions on Halloween Why do we dress in costumes? Ghosts would return to the earth People would wear a mask to avoid being recognized by the spirit Why do we leave candy on the doorstep? To calm the ghosts Prevent them from entering the house
More Traditions… Why are the colors associated with Halloween orange and black? Orange = Fall Harvest Black = Darkness and Death What is the story behind Jack-o-lanterns? In Ireland, people placed candles in hollowed out turnips to keep the spirits and ghosts away.
And now, a little Halloween fun…
Halloween is celebrated every In the United States, Halloween is celebrated every a. October 1st b. October 15th c. October 31st d. December 25th
Halloween is celebrated every In the United States, Halloween is celebrated every a. October 1st b. October 15th c. October 31st d. December 25th
In what country did Halloween start? United States Russia China Ireland
Ireland In what country did Halloween start? United States Russia China Ireland
At Halloween parties, guests traditionally “bob” for a. turnips b. apples c. oranges d. skulls
At Halloween parties, guests traditionally “bob” for a. turnips b. apples c. oranges d. skulls
What would NOT be hidden in a traditional Irish Barnbrack? a. rag b. ring c. coin d. candy corn
What would NOT be hidden in a traditional Irish Barnbrack? rag ring coin candy corn
In the United States, what do children ask for when they “trick-or-treat”? money candy to use the bathroom a cell phone
In the United States, what do children ask for when they “trick-or-treat”? money candy to use the bathroom a cell phone