HALLOWEEN

WHEN?WHEN?

The holiday is celebrated on October

31.

THE ORIGIN OF THE ORIGIN OF THE NAMETHE NAME

The name Halloween is probably a shortened form

of ‘’All Hallows’ Eve’’ – Eve of All Saints.

OTHEROTHER NAMESNAMES All Hallows’ Eve

All Saints’ Eve

Samhain

SYMBOLSSYMBOLS Jack – o’ – lantern (pumpkin)

Colours: black and orange

Witch

Black cat

Ghost

Skeleton

WHEREWHERE?? Halloween is one of the most

popular festivals in American culture. It isn’t the official holiday but it is very pompously celebrated in the USA, Canada, Ireland and Great Britain. Halloween is known and celebrated all other the world .

HOW?HOW?The following traditions are commonly associated with Halloween: Scary Farm, Trick or Treat, Apple Bobbing or dressing up. Houses are decorated with pumpkins or spider webs and spiders.

Apple BobbingApple Bobbing – This is a game in which you get an apple floating on water. You must use your teeth.

Scary FarmScary Farm – Huge parties are held outdoor.

Trick Or TreatTrick Or Treat – Is the most popular fun at Halloween. Children go with bags of treats around

the area and visit residents. When a bad neighbour doesn`t give any sweets, children play

a trick to him.

CostumesCostumes – The most popular Halloween custom. People dress up as monsters, witches, skeletons or even politicians.

IN POLAND

Halloween isn't our tradition but it's

becoming more and more popular in Poland.