Halloween: Origin and Activities

You have probably heard of Halloween as a spooky festival where people get scared about ghosts.

But did you know Halloween actually comes from a traditional European celebration of honouring our ancestors?

Come and find out about pumpkins, lost souls and increasing darkness...
and find out some Halloween activities you can do at home too ;)

Date	October 24th (Thu) 2024, 18:00 (Japan time)
Time	Tempo previsto: 30 minuti circa
Price:	Free
Recording:	500 points (Sold Separately)
Coupons	10% off coupon for 'English Conversation Class'
Seminar conducted in:	English
Target	People who already speak English to a pre-intermediate or higher level, who are interested in learning more about Halloween and where it comes from
Tutor	Charlotte A Hello! My name is Charlotte and I am interested in communication. I’ve been working as an English teacher, in-person and online, since 2013. I am also a writer, with many published articles, fiction stories and poems available online. I live in the Spanish mountains with my husband and 3-year-old son, and my hobbies include dancing and swimming in the sea.

Tutor Charlotte, a native of Britain who loves practicing and sharing traditional British culture, will share some fun things about Halloween.

Part 1: Introduction to Halloween (5 mins)
Find out about the traditional British calendar, the Wheel of the Year. We learn about the traditional name for Halloween, 'Samhain', and the meaning of this name
Part 2: Spooky Stories (5 mins)
Some traditional stories from Samhain. Perhaps you have heard the Halloween pumpkins being called 'Jack o'Lanterns' but do you know who Jack is? Let's find out ....
Part 3: Similar Celebrations Around the World (5 mins)
Traditionally, this time of year is associated with the world of the living and the world of those who have passed being very close to each other. I discuss different attitudes towards our ancestors from throughout history and around the world.
Part 4: Halloween Traditions (5 mins)
Different activities which people do to celebrate Samhain, and why. You are welcome to try them at home if you like!

Please note that opinions expressed by the tutor during the seminar are the tutor’s and do not necessarily reflect a general opinion by Cafetalk.