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Celebrations and Traditions
Halloween - Sunday 31st October
"Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2021 will occur on Sunday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats." https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
Click on the yellow paperclip below for lots of spooky songs, stories and yummy Halloween treat recipes.
What traditions do you celebrate at home ? We would love to hear about them. Send stories, recipes and pictures to Sharyn care of yarrabah.sch@education.vic.gov.au.