Halloween+Webquest

= History of Halloween =
 * Visit [] and read the first section entitled Ancient origins of Halloween.**
 * Where is the celebration of Halloween thought to have come from?
 * The Celts occupied an area of land covering six modern-day countries. Name at least two of them.
 * Why did the Celts celebrate ’Samhain’ on the night of 31st October?
 * What did the Celts believe the ghosts of the dead would cause damage and trouble to?
 * To commemorate the event, what did the Druids build?
 * What costumes did they wear?

**Trick-or-treating**

 * Read the first two paragraphs of this website link about the tradition of ’trick-or-treating’:**
 * [] and answer the following questions**
 * What do children ask for when they travel from house to house? (Note: The answer is an American word. Do you know the British English equivalent?)
 * What question do the children ask?
 * What is usually the ’trick’?
 * Since when has this tradition been practised in North America?
 * What do homeowners who wish to participate usually do to their houses?
 * In what countries did two traditions similar to trick-or-treating already exist and what were they called?
 * What did these two traditions involve?
 * Trick-or-treating has become prevalent in countries outside of America - what do the children ask for in Mexico?

=**__Halloween around the world__**= []. Before you begin your research, consider the following questions:
 * Although Halloween is often seen as a predominantly American celebration, you’ll be surprised to know that many countries around the world also celebrate Halloween.**
 * Many have their own unique traditions.**
 * 1) How long has your chosen country been celebrating Halloween?
 * 2) What unique traditions does it have?
 * 3) What costumes do people dress up in?
 * 4) Why has Halloween become popular there?