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A2-B1 Trick or Treat: The Sweetest Tradition

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  • What was the early version of trick-or-treating called?
    Souling.
  • 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 people do during souling?
    Went door to door offering prayers or songs for food.
  • What did the Celts believe happened on the night of Samhain?
    The border between the living and the spirit world became thin.
  • What might be some good and bad sides of modern Halloween?
    It’s fun and social, but also commercial.
  • How did the Celts protect themselves from spirits?
    They wore scary costumes to frighten them away.
  • How do ancient and modern Halloween traditions show people’s need to celebrate change or fear?
    They turn fear into fun and creativity.
  • Why do people say “Trick or treat” when they visit houses?
    It’s a friendly way to ask for candy.
  • How would you describe Halloween to someone who has never heard of it?
    A night of costumes, candy, and creative traditions.
  • If you could add a new tradition to Halloween, what would it be and why?
    open answer
  • How did the Christian Church influence the creation of Halloween?
    Samhain mixed with All Saints’ Day to form All Hallows’ Eve.
  • What idea connects Samhain, souling, and modern Halloween?
    All involve spirits, costumes, and visiting homes.
  • When might people swap candy instead of eating it right away?
    When they want to trade flavors they don’t like.
  • What other decorations, besides pumpkins, do people use to make their homes scary?
    Fake spider webs, toy bats, and skeletons.
  • Why do you think Halloween became popular in so many countries?
    Because it mixes fun, imagination, and cultural sharing.
  • What do families sometimes compete for when decorating?
    The spookiest door or scariest yard contest.
  • How can you put on a Halloween party that feels traditional?
    Include games, decorations, costumes, and scary stories.
  • 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.
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