Introduction

Pumpkins, witches, bats....all things that represent Halloween to us in Canada. But what do we know about the origins of Halloween, why we dress up in costumes and why we carve pumpkins...do you think we are one of the only countries that celebrates Halloween in this way?
You will be hunting for all of the answers in this webpage....so I hope you're ready.....LETS BEGIN!

Please answer all of the questions below by exploring the links.

Questions

1. Write down three safety suggestions for Halloween
   
   
2. a. Where was this spooky day of Halloween first celebrated?
   b. How many days left until Halloween?
   c. What other words does the word 'Halloween' come from?
   d. Give a reason why the use of Jack-O-lanterns began.
   
   

The Internet Resources

• Halloween Safety Tips
• Wilstar Halloween Word Search
• Halloween Haunted House
• Halloween History and Origins
• History and Origins of Halloween

The Big Question

What are some Halloween traditions that you follow?
What are some ancient Halloween traditions?