Share A2-B1 Trick or Treat: The Sweetest Tradition
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Why do people say “Trick or treat” when they visit houses?
It’s a friendly way to ask for candy.
What other decorations, besides pumpkins, do people use to make their homes scary?
Fake spider webs, toy bats, and skeletons.
What do families sometimes compete for when decorating?
The spookiest door or scariest yard contest.
What’s the main difference between Halloween in the U.S. and Día de los Muertos in Mexico?
Halloween focuses on fun and costumes; Día de los Muertos honors ancestors.
How do people usually spend Halloween night after trick-or-treating?
Watching movies, eating candy, or going to parties.
How can you put on a Halloween party that feels traditional?
Include games, decorations, costumes, and scary stories.
When might people swap candy instead of eating it right away?
When they want to trade flavors they don’t like.
How does telling ghost stories connect to ancient Halloween traditions?
It continues the idea of sharing scary tales about spirits.
What does celebrate with bonfires and songs symbolize?
Keeping the old Celtic tradition of Samhain alive.
What did the Celts believe happened on the night of Samhain?
The border between the living and the spirit world became thin.
How did the Christian Church influence the creation of Halloween?
Samhain mixed with All Saints’ Day to form All Hallows’ Eve.
What was the early version of trick-or-treating called?
Souling.
What did people do during souling?
Went door to door offering prayers or songs for food.
How did the Celts protect themselves from spirits?
They wore scary costumes to frighten them away.
What idea connects Samhain, souling, and modern Halloween?
All involve spirits, costumes, and visiting homes.
How do ancient and modern Halloween traditions show people’s need to celebrate change or fear?
They turn fear into fun and creativity.
