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THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN
Read the passage below to learn about the history of Halloween in the United States, then answer the questions on the next page.
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. On October 31st, kids and adults dress up in costumes, gol trick-or-treating, and attend Halloween parties. But do you know where Halloween actually comes from and why we celebrate it the way we do?
A long time ago, the holiday was known as Samhain (pronounced "sow-in"). It was celebrated by the Celts, who lived over 2,000 years ago in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France. Samhain marked the end of the summer season and the beginning of winter. People believed that on this day, the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead became thin. They thought that spirits could roam the earth and cause problems, like damage crops.
To protect themselves, the Celts lit big bonfires and wore costumes made of animal skins. They believed the costumes would trick the spirits into thinking they were animals and leave them alone. Today, you can see how this ancient tradition has transformed into the modern practice of wearing costumes.
When people from Europe, including the Celts, moved to America, they brought their traditions with them. Over time, Halloween evolved. The animal-skin costumes turned into the kinds of costumes we wear today, like superheroes or cartoon characters. Trick-or-treating became popular in the 20th century. Kids go from house to house, asking for candy by saying "Trick or treat!" The idea is that you give them a treat, or they'll play a trick on you! *
Today, Halloween is a big deal. People decorate their homes with pumpkins, skeletons, and cobwebs. Some people even set up haunted houses for others to walk through. It's a time for scares, but also a time for fun, candy, and spending time with friends and family.
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Halloween has its origins in the holiday known as Samhain, which was celebrated by the Celts over 2,000 years ago in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France. Samhain marked the transition from summer to winter, and the Celts believed that on this day, the boundary between the living and the dead world became thin, allowing spirits to roam the earth and potentially harm crops. To protect themselves, the Celts lit bonfires and wore costumes made of animal skins, believing that these costumes would trick the spirits into thinking they were animals and leave them alone.
As Europeans, including the Celts, migrated to America, they brought their traditions with them. Over time, Halloween evolved, and the animal-skin costumes turned into the costumes worn today, such as superheroes or cartoon characters. Trick-or-treating became popular in the 20th century, where children go from house to house, saying "Trick or treat!" and receiving candy as a treat.
Today, Halloween is a major holiday in the United States, with people decorating their homes with pumpkins, skeletons, and cobwebs. Some even set up haunted houses for others to explore. It's a time for both scares and fun, as well as an opportunity to enjoy candy and spend time with friends and family.
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1. The original purpose of Halloween, known as Samhain, was to mark the end of the summer season and the beginning of winter. People believed that on this day, the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead became thin.
2. The tradition of wearing costumes began with the Celts, who celebrated Samhain. They wore costumes made of animal skins to trick spirits into thinking they were animals and leave them alone.
3. People still celebrate Halloween for various reasons, such as fun, candy, spending time with friends and family, and participating in the cultural and community traditions that have evolved over time.
4. The passage suggests that Halloween is a big deal in American culture, with people decorating their homes, setting up haunted houses, and engaging in activities like trick-or-treating. It is a time for scares, fun, and socializing.
5. "The veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead became thin" means that the Celts believed the boundary separating the living and the dead became less substantial during Samhain, allowing spirits to roam the earth more freely.
6. Based on the passage, Halloween traditions have changed over time. The animal-skin costumes of the Celts transformed into the modern practice of wearing various costumes like superheroes or cartoon characters. Trick-or-treating became popular in the 20th century, and people now also decorate their homes with pumpkins, skeletons, and cobwebs.