HALLOWEEN

Level 12: Celebrations

By: Denisse Sánchez

Introduction
What is the true origin of
Halloween?
01 The festival of October 31 was born many centuries ago in Ireland

02 The celebration came to America in the 19th century after the arrival of Europeans

03 The 'Halloween' saga was the definitive boom to globalize the tradition
Halloween, a celebration
of Celtic origin
The word Halloween dates back to approximately the
year 1745. However, its origin goes back several
centuries before Christ. It is an event that comes
from a Celtic tradition in which rituals were
performed far removed from the costume parties,
pumpkins and games that we all know today.
Why is Halloween on
October 31?