1. Halloween Presented by: Ashley Saunders and Courtney Shevchuk

2. Where it all began… Ireland –about 2000 years ago Celebrations –“trick-or-treating” –children dress in costumes –neighborhood parties

3. Halloween Games in Ireland “Snap-apple” –Bobbing for apples Treasure hunts Card games “Knock-a-Dolly”

4. Halloween Food in Ireland Barnbrack –Fruitcake –Treasures hidden inside Ring Rag Colcannon –Boiled potato –Curly kale –Raw onions –Wrapped coins in potato Straw Coin

5. 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

6. 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.

7. And now, a little Halloween fun…

8. In the United States, Halloween is celebrated every a. October 1 st b. October 15 th c. October 31 st d. December 25 th

9. In the United States, Halloween is celebrated every a. October 1 st b. October 15 th c. October 31 st d. December 25 th

10. In what country did Halloween start? a.United States b.Russia c.China d.Ireland

11. In what country did Halloween start? a.United States b.Russia c.China d.Ireland

12. At Halloween parties, guests traditionally “bob” for a. turnips b. apples c. oranges d. skulls

13. At Halloween parties, guests traditionally “bob” for a. turnips b. apples c. oranges d. skulls

14. What would NOT be hidden in a traditional Irish Barnbrack? a. rag b. ring c. coin d. candy corn

15. What would NOT be hidden in a traditional Irish Barnbrack? a. rag b. ring c. coin d. candy corn

16. In the United States, what do children ask for when they “trick-or-treat”? a. money b. candy c. to use the bathroom d. a cell phone

17. In the United States, what do children ask for when they “trick-or-treat”? a. money b. candy c. to use the bathroom d. a cell phone