Halloween

The History of Halloween Comes from the pagan holiday Samhain Comes from the pagan holiday Samhain Ancient festival celebrated by the Celts Ancient festival celebrated by the Celts Celebrated before Christianity Celebrated before Christianity

The History of Halloween After Christianity was introduced Samhain was replaced with All Saints´ Day, celebrated November 1 After Christianity was introduced Samhain was replaced with All Saints´ Day, celebrated November 1 “All Saints´ Day” was also known as “All Hallows´ Day”, and the night before became known as “All Hallows´ Eve” “All Saints´ Day” was also known as “All Hallows´ Day”, and the night before became known as “All Hallows´ Eve”

The History of Halloween All Hallows´ Eve – Halloween All Hallows´ Eve – Halloween Halloween was brought to the USA by Irish immigrants in the 1800´s Halloween was brought to the USA by Irish immigrants in the 1800´s

Trick or Treat In the Middle Ages, the poor begged for food on All Hallows Day In the Middle Ages, the poor begged for food on All Hallows Day In Ireland, young boys would travel around asking for food, wine, etc. for Halloween parties In Ireland, young boys would travel around asking for food, wine, etc. for Halloween parties

Trick or Treat Today in the US, children go from door to door asking for candy Today in the US, children go from door to door asking for candy

Costumes

Why Costumes? During Samhein, there was no barrier between the world of the living and the dead During Samhein, there was no barrier between the world of the living and the dead The dead would walk in the world of the living during the festival The dead would walk in the world of the living during the festival

Why Costumes? There is some connection between this and the modern day tradition of dressing up There is some connection between this and the modern day tradition of dressing up However, the tradition of costumes is a recent addition to Halloween However, the tradition of costumes is a recent addition to Halloween

Common Images of Halloween Witches Witches

Common Images of Halloween Black Cats Black Cats

Common Images of Halloween Jack-o-lanterns Jack-o-lanterns

History of the Jack-O-Lantern Also a new addition to the Halloween celebration Also a new addition to the Halloween celebration The Irish used to carve turnips, until they found that pumpkins were easier to carve The Irish used to carve turnips, until they found that pumpkins were easier to carve It has turned into an art form in recent years, with very detailed and artistic carvings It has turned into an art form in recent years, with very detailed and artistic carvings