Halloween History

I'm posting this for those who didn't have the chance to finish watching this video and completing the listening comprehension, after the sound device failed in class. Sorry again about those inconveniences...Unfortunately, this is the situation at the moment, but we're hoping for it to change soon, and  we're doing our best for it!

Cheers and happy listening :)

HALLOWEEN VIDEO (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC)

 LISTENING COMPREHENSION

1. Halloween tradition started in Ireland with the Celts…how long ago?

a. 1000 years ago
b. 2000 years ago
c. 200 years ago

2. October 31st was when the Celts celebrated…

a. The end of the harvest season
b. The end of the year, a magical time when the ghost of the dead walked the Earth.
c. Both (a&b) are correct

3. In order to avoid pagan celebrations, the Catholic Church established "All Saints Day" on November 1st, which century?

a. 7th century
b. 11th century
c. 15th century

4. Irish immigrants brought this tradition to America, together with their costumes and pranks (playing tricks to neighbors). Why did this become a problem with time?

a. Because they removed gates in the front of houses
b. Because they wore masks not to be recognized
c. Because over the years these tricks grew into vandalism

5. How did the traditional "Trick or Treating" start?

a. To entertain children
b. To celebrate a feast
c. As an alternative to avoid vandalism and extortion



*Answers on "Homework" (page up above)