English Teacher Melanie: Happy Halloween!
Around my neighbourhood, people have decorated their houses …
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The stores are stocked with candy …
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… and costumes and accessories (can you spot the Edward “vampire” wig?!)…
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… all we need now is the trick-or-treaters!
Last year I carved a pumpkin for the first time! (You can read the transcript here.)
Are you interested in learning more about Halloween? You can read about the history of the day here:
On October 31st kids across the country will get dressed up in costumes and go from house to house saying ‘trick or treat.’ People decorate their houses and give out candy (nobody expects them to play a trick anymore!). Some adults will dress up too and go to Halloween parties (trick-or-treating in only for the young!). It’s such a fun community event! This year at my house we’re giving out mini-chocolate bars and small bags of potato chips to all the trick-or-treaters.
How did Halloween begin?
Halloween began as the Celtic festival Samhain (pronounced sow-in) celebrated on November 1st, the beginning of their new year…
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Are you doing anything for Halloween this year? Do you celebrate Halloween? Or, do you celebrate Day of the Dead, All Saints’ Day or All Souls’ Day?
