History of Halloween Close to $7 billion dollars is what consumers spent on Halloween costumes‚ candy‚ and decorations in 2011. When the temperature starts to drop‚ the leaves turn different colors and the sun sets earlier little by little each day‚ fall is the perfect season to celebrate Halloween. Millions of children dress up and go to strangers doors begging for candy. Have you ever wondered where this strange and unique tradition originated from? -- The three most important points of Halloween
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The History of Halloween Halloween is an ancient festival‚ which has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain (Sah-ween)‚ this was when the Celts (the ancient inhabitants of Great Britain) celebrated their New Year and the day they believed that the souls of those who had died that year progressed to the underworld. It was said to be a night when ghosts‚ demons and witches roamed the earth and people tried to placate them with offerings of nuts and berries. Nowadays these offerings are more
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Hailey Hause COMM 130 The Culture of Halloween OUTLINE FORMAT FOR SECOND MAJOR SPEECH (Informative Speech with Visual Aids) I. Introduction: A. Attention Getter: Halloween is one of the world’s oldest and most celebrated holidays. B. Topic Link: The holidays connection to it’s origins have mostly fallen by the wayside‚ and a number of new American traditions have developed. C. Thesis Statement: Going from what the meaning of Halloween is in America today and looking back at it’s roots
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trick-or-treating‚ bonfires‚ jack-o-lanterns‚ and costumes. Samhain dates back to the ancient Celts who lived 2‚000 years ago. “On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain‚ when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth (“Halloween”). Samhain‚ the Pagan holiday‚ in on November 1st but their celebrations did and still do start at sunset on October 31st. During the celebration‚ the Celts wore costumes and danced around the bonfire. In addition to celebrations and dance‚ it
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History of Halloween Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. Irish and Scottish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Once the holiday was brought to America‚ it was slowly changed over generations into the current version of the holiday. Traditional activities include trick-or-treating‚ bonfires‚ visiting "haunted houses"‚ carving jack-o-lanterns‚ and costume parties. The festival of Samhain is a celebration
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and joy in the hearts of both young and old. When one mentions Halloween‚ we cannot help but picture spooky images and movies rather than the origin in which Halloween actually came from. Nevertheless‚ picturing the common activities and eerie films that are portrayed with Halloween is not an incorrect way of thinking; however‚ I would like to bring forth a few questions. Is the candy‚ unearthly tales‚ and movies all that is to Halloween? What lies beneath all the junk food and individuals in costumes
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The History Of Halloween Halloween is a night of candy‚ costumes‚ and fun that only comes around once a year on October 31st. This is a time when people get a chance to dress up and disguised himself or herself as someone or something else. People can go to parties‚ haunted houses‚ or go trick-or-treating. Halloween is a holiday for all aged‚ but is most popular for younger children. The holiday and tradition of Halloween is full of history‚ ancient religious beliefs‚ and stories. Although
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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the history of Halloween. Thesis Statement: The most superstitious holiday‚ Halloween‚ can be divided into its history‚ tradition‚ and its evolution. Introduction Halloween is a time where you dress up‚ decorate‚ watch scary movies‚ scare others and eat as much candy until you get sick. Do you believe that’s what it’s really about? If you said no you are correct. Don’t be discourage‚ because I believed Halloween was the time you dress up and go trick- or-
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Although Halloween began as a tribute to the dead‚ it has transformed drastically over the years. It has completely changed since it originated‚ from a Pagan holiday adapted by Christians to a consumer oriented celebration. Through different alterations by many people over large spans of time‚ Halloween’s start is hardly recognizable today. Its pagan roots can be traced back to before 46 AD‚ when the Romans invaded the British Iles‚ where an already established tradition foreshadowed Halloween.
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HALLOWEEN What is Halloween? Halloween or Hallowe’en (a contraction of "All Hallows’ Evening")‚ also known as All Hallows’ Eve‚ is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on October 31‚ the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows (or All Saints). Typical festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (also known as "guising")‚ attending costume parties‚ carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns‚ lighting bonfires‚ apple bobbing‚ visiting haunted attractions‚ playing pranks
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