Halloween History – from National Geographic

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….” 

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 in Europe, it frowned on the pagan rituals like ´Samhain´”. …

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.”

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

8.      What happened to the tradition over the years?
What did store keepers and neighbours do to make the situation better? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-VRAemIvbI