2. Origins
Halloween began two thousand years ago mainly in
Ireland, UK and Northern France with the ancient
religion of the Celts.
3. On the night of October 31, they
celebrated Samhain, when it was believed
that the ghosts of the dead returned to
earth.
4. When Christianity spread into
Celtic lands, All Saints' Day,
was introduced to replace this
pagan festival.
But people didn´t forget their
early customs.
5. In 19th century, millions of Irish emigrants
poured into America as a result of the
potato famine. They brought with them their
traditions .
6. Today Halloween is a fun holiday
Children wear funny or scary costumes
Today´s Halloween
7. Children knock on doors and say
“Trick or treat!”
People give them candies.