Summary
Where did Halloween come from? The story traces its ancient roots and how its costumes, pumpkins, and traditions changed over hundreds of years.
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Discussion
Where did Halloween come from? The story traces its ancient roots and how its costumes, pumpkins, and traditions changed over hundreds of years.
- What are the ancient roots of Halloween?
- How have Halloween traditions changed over the years?
- Why do traditions change as they pass from one generation to the next?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: tradition, ancient, custom.
Try it: Ask a grown-up how they celebrated a holiday as a kid. Note one thing that's the same and one that's different now.