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Halloween - KS2

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What is Halloween?

A ghost carrying a trick or treat pumpkin bucket

Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31stall over the world.

It is a day where people celebrate all things spooky and scary.

The name Halloween comes from All Hallows’ Eve, which is the day before All Hallows’ Day, or All Saints’ Day, a Christian holiday.

The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the pagan festival of Samhain (pronounced Sow-in), celebrated by the Celts of ancient Europe to mark the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. November 1 marked the start of the new year so Samhain was New Year’s Eve.

A ghost carrying a trick or treat pumpkin bucket

The origins of Halloween

BBC Teach: Primary Assemblies

The origins of Halloween
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How is Halloween celebrated?

Halloween is often celebrated by children and adults by dres in spooky costumes and going from house to house trick or treating.

  • Pumpkin picking
  • Watching scary movies
  • Making halloween themed food
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Activity: Halloween Quiz

Try our horrifying historical Halloween quiz.

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English

Writing a scary story

When writing a scary story, there are a few elements to think about to build up the suspense.

  • Setting: You could set the story in a familiar place, like a school, a playground, or a home, but with an eerie twist. This creates an atmosphere of "what if">