Лексический материл для тем "Halloween"

In a dark, dark wood there is a dark, dark house.
And in a dark, dark house there is a dark, dark room.
And in a dark, dark room there is a dark, dark cupboard.
And in a dark, dark cupboard there is a dark, dark box.
And in a dark, dark box there is a dark, dark g - h - o - s - t.

Halloween – History and Traditions

1. On what day is Halloween celebrated?
2. What colours are associated with Halloween?
3. What traditions of Halloween do you know?
4. What Children say on Halloween?
5. Who can walk through walls? 
4. What are the symbols of Halloween?

Halloween is both a secular and religious holiday celebrated by Americans on October 31, although countries all over the world celebrate Halloween. Christian churches may celebrate All Hallows Day or All Saints Day. The secular celebration is marked by dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating and carnival style events characterized by spooky elements such as ghosts.

The original source of Halloween is believed to be of pagan tradition, although many believe the Christian celebrations came first. These festivals often honored gods of fruits, such as the Roman Pomona. Others, like the festival of Parentalia, may have honored the deceased.

Jack-o-lanterns were carved to light nighttime paths and protect from these evil spirits. The carved pumpkin’s namesake comes from the legend that a boy named Jack paraded through the town with a pumpkin in which he’d trapped the devil. The devil curses Jack upon his release and condemns him to spend forever in hell. When the gates open on Halloween, Jack would escape hell to wreak havoc upon the town. The Jack-o-Lanterns were supposed to trick Jack into thinking it held the devil, scaring him off.

Halloween also borrows elements from the Christian tradition. The name comes from All Hallows Eve, the day that Christians spent honoring the deceased and the saints. As a Holy Day of Obligation, some observers honor those in purgatory by ringing bells. Many Halloween traditions come from a mixture of these Christian and pagan traditions. The influx of Irish and Scottish immigrants during the 19th century brought the celebration to America. The traditions and imagery of Halloween are largely adopted from horror stories and gothic works—ghosts, vampires, other monsters, haunted houses, skeletons.

Some community events may also be held to celebrate. At the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City holds the Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls. The event screens a horror film and then holds the procession, which features many extravagant costumes.

Traditions of Halloween

Trick-or-Treating is the practice of children dressing up in costume to ring doorbells for candy. When the door opens, they will say, “Trick or treat? Give me something good to eat,” which is sometimes followed by, “if you don’t, I don’t care, I’ll pull down your underwear!”.

Children will often dress in a Halloween costume, such as a witch or a ghost. They may choose instead to dress of as a fictional or real figure they admire. For example, they may choose to emulate figures like Batman and Abraham Lincoln rather than something with an evil theme.

Many groups, especially children, will tell ghost stories on Halloween. The first poltergeist was reported in Germany in 856 CE. Pliny the Younger, a Roman statesman, was known for telling ghost stories within his letters.

 Now it’s time for riddles!!!
 1. I flight at night because I don't like light

2. I'm scary and white. I come out at night. Who am I?

3. I've got soft black fur. When you hold me I purr. Who am I?

4. I'm round on all sides. I've got a light inside. Who am I?

5. I've got a black cat and a big pointed hat. Who am I?

6. I’m yellow or white. I smile on Halloween night. Who am I?

Halloween is a holiday of ghosts, vampires, witches and werewolves. It is full of supernatural signs. Some people believe them but others don’t. Match the parts of the sentences and you will know these facts. You have 10 minutes.