Wednesday 23 October 2013

Halloween Webquest


When do we celebrate Halloween?
Where does the name Halloween originate from?
Why do we carve pumpkins (Jack-O'-Lanterns) on Halloween?
Why do people dress up as ghosts on Halloween?


3 comments:

  1. 31 ST OCTOBER SAMHAIN thought to be the one night witches

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  2. Because people once carved out beets, potatoes and turnips to use as lanterns on Halloween.
    Nowadays we carve out pumpkins. Paula.Sixth grade.

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  3. Halloween comes from All Hallow Even, the eve (night before) All Hallows day. Therefore, Halloween is the eve of All Saints Day.

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