Watch the documentary and answer the questions:
1.
What
does the narrator mean in the beginning, when he says:
“From communion with the dead to pumpkins and pranks, Halloween is a patched holiday….”
“From communion with the dead to pumpkins and pranks, Halloween is a patched holiday….”
2.
When
did it all begin? What was the celebration for?
3.
Why
were bonfires lit?
4.
Explain
the meaning of “frown on” in this passage:
“… But, as the Catholic Church’s influence grew inEurope ,
it frowned on the pagan rituals like ´Samhain´”. …
“… But, as the Catholic Church’s influence grew in
5.
Complete the gaps: “… Both ______ ____________ holidays
had to ________ with the __________________ and about survival after
__________________.
… It was a calculated move on the part of the _______________ to __________ more people ___________ _________ fold.”
… It was a calculated move on the part of the _______________ to __________ more people ___________ _________ fold.”
6.
How and
when did the holiday go to North America ?
7.
Which
of the below were Irish customs mentioned by the narrator?
* bubbing for apples
* baking pumpkin pies
* playing pranks
* asking for candies
* playing soccer
* having costume parties
* hanging jack-o-lanterns
* bubbing for apples
* baking pumpkin pies
* playing pranks
* asking for candies
* playing soccer
* having costume parties
* hanging jack-o-lanterns
8.
What
happened to the tradition over the years?
What did store keepers and neighbours do to make the situation better?
What did store keepers and neighbours do to make the situation better?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-VRAemIvbI
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