Wednesday, 29 October 2014

History of Halloween


Watch the video and choose the right answer. 
1. Why did Pagans used to gather and light fires at Halloween?
a) To keep warm      b) To drive spirits back to the underworld    c) To see where they were going in the dark
2. What is the custom of playing pranks at Halloween called?
a) Trick or trash        b) Treat or trick     c) Trick or treat
3. Who were the first people to celebrate Halloween?
a) The Vikings          b) The Celts           c) The Romans
4. What was All Saints Day originally called?
a) All Hallows Eve    b) Alloween            c) Hallowmas
5. When is All Saints Day celebrated?
a) November 2         b) October 31         c) November 1
6. Which group of people introduced the holiday to the United States?
a) Mexicans              b) Italians                c) Irish people
7. When did Halloween begin to merge with Catholic festivals?
a) In the nineteenth century   b) in the seventh century     c) in the twelfth century

Answers (to see them select this line): 1b, 2c, 3b, 4c, 5c, 6c, 7b
Activity taken from this link http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/autumn-festivals/halloween/history-of-halloween-listening.html

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