Halloween originated way back in ancient Celtic culture in the Gaelic holiday called Samhain. Tribes would light bonfires and wear masks to ward off evil spirits. In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III declared November 1 a holiday to honor the various Catholic saints (still observed today as All Saints' Day), which incorporated some of the elements of Samhain. The night before All Saints' Day was called All Hallow's Eve, which has since evolved to be named Halloween.
Why did this kind of holiday specifically fall on November 1? The date marks a transition when days become shorter and darker. Celtic tradition also believed that on October 31st, the line between the living and the dead became blurred and wearing a mask would protect you from the evil spirits roaming around town. Overtime, this evolved into a tradition in American culture (by way of the England and Ireland), in which kids dressed up in costumes and went house to house. They asked for treats like candy and if they did not get their precious candy, they would cover the house with toilet paper (or some other juvenile trick-dang kids!). The practice of “trick-or-treating” comes from the tradition of priests or poor citizens begging for food, and families giving them treats called “soul cakes” in return for their promise to pray for the family’s dead relatives. The distribution of soul cakes was also encouraged by the church as a way to replace the ancient practice of leaving food and wine for roaming spirits. The practice, which was referred to as “going a-souling” was eventually taken up by children who would visit the houses in their neighborhood and be given food, and money.
Until our teacher was busy with the kids, I took advantage of the situation and made a video of our class. Our Kate has the most white hair in the whole school. She had fun that day at school.
Why did this kind of holiday specifically fall on November 1? The date marks a transition when days become shorter and darker. Celtic tradition also believed that on October 31st, the line between the living and the dead became blurred and wearing a mask would protect you from the evil spirits roaming around town. Overtime, this evolved into a tradition in American culture (by way of the England and Ireland), in which kids dressed up in costumes and went house to house. They asked for treats like candy and if they did not get their precious candy, they would cover the house with toilet paper (or some other juvenile trick-dang kids!). The practice of “trick-or-treating” comes from the tradition of priests or poor citizens begging for food, and families giving them treats called “soul cakes” in return for their promise to pray for the family’s dead relatives. The distribution of soul cakes was also encouraged by the church as a way to replace the ancient practice of leaving food and wine for roaming spirits. The practice, which was referred to as “going a-souling” was eventually taken up by children who would visit the houses in their neighborhood and be given food, and money.
We don't consider Halloween to have any religious significance, but we do celebrate it, at least here in the US. I don't think there's anything particularly unique about how we celebrate, other than perhaps the fact that we do not use decorations scary characters in the house and do not decorate the local area skeletons and spiders. We only use pumpkin and dress children in costumes of good characters.
Celebrate or not to celebrate Halloween? On this subject, there are many opinions. I doesn’t see Halloween as evil. I see it as a fun time to dress up which is something my kids loves to do. From the creativity standpoint, Halloween is probably more holiday for kids than any other, to be perfectly honest. I prefer Harvest parties the best alternative for Halloween. For excluding all the bad things of the holiday, you can simply to replace costumes of zombies, devil and other evil spirits in the costumes of princesses, fairies, firemen and others good characters.
Celebrate or not to celebrate Halloween? On this subject, there are many opinions. I doesn’t see Halloween as evil. I see it as a fun time to dress up which is something my kids loves to do. From the creativity standpoint, Halloween is probably more holiday for kids than any other, to be perfectly honest. I prefer Harvest parties the best alternative for Halloween. For excluding all the bad things of the holiday, you can simply to replace costumes of zombies, devil and other evil spirits in the costumes of princesses, fairies, firemen and others good characters.
Some children in our neighborhood went to trick or treating and some houses were decorate. Others (larger half) were lock their doors, turn off the lights and pretend to be out, just in case children should knock.
So, here is the second year we went to Fallsgrove area. Nice to walked there and people (kids and adults) came in costumes.
School districts, public and private, have differing views on how Halloween should be celebrated within the educational realm. Part of the controversy comes from the idea that the holiday has religious overtones, while other says it is a secular holiday.
Each year more schools refuse to celebrate Halloween, because parents have different religious beliefs. But listen, my friends, if you declare tomorrow that someone does not want to see Jesus in December, you will cancel the Christmas celebration, too? Halloween is an American tradition, and who do not agree to celebrate it, he can read books in the school library while there is a costume parade around the school. Children should not have to miss out on traditional activities just because people say they are offended. A “good school” is not only educational, but has a sense of fun and “magic.”
Either way, it can be difficult to keep celebrations exciting but non offensive. Our school place a ban on weapons, while others refrain from having Halloween celebrations at school altogether.
This year, students was invited to take part in a school-wide costume parade, which families was invited to attend,
and many classrooms decorated for the holiday, putting up Halloween-themed décor.
In addition to the parade, a teacher in each class prepared some activities and small presents for the children.
I think It’s really important to our kids and our families to make this day, because it’s such a small community. It’s a great place for kids to celebrate Halloween. It's just about the fun!
Goddard school, Gaithersburg, MD provided work Halloween festivities into a storybook day, in which kids are invited to come in costume of their favorite storybook.
Providers utilized some of the Halloween themes into a fun and enjoyable learning experience. But we missed it, because Victoria had temperature and we visited just costumes parade around the school
and story time after that.
We should redeem the day! Much like we have done with Christmas and Easter. Which also started as pagan holidays! Get outside. Enjoy your children. Enjoy your neighbors. Don’t shut yourself inside somewhere loathing in your own self righteousness. Happy Halloween!
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