1. Where does the word “Halloween” come from?
The word Halloween is first attested in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows-Even ("evening"), that is, the night before All Hallows Day. Up through the early 20th century, the spelling "Hallowe'en" was frequently used, eliding the "v" and shortening the word. Although the phrase All Hallows is found in Old English (ealra hálȝena mæssedæȝ, the feast of all saints), All-Hallows-Even is itself not attested until 1556.
2. Provide two traditions of Halloween.
Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween. Children go in costume from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, "Trick or treat?" The word "trick" refers to a (mostly idle) "threat" to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given.
In some parts of Scotland children still go guising. In this custom the child performs some sort of trick, i.e. sings a song or tells a ghost story, to earn their treats.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween
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3. What are "soul cakes"?Provide two ingredients of “soul cakes”.
A Soul cake is a small round cake which is traditionally made for All Souls' Day to celebrate the dead.The cakes, often simply referred to as souls, were given out to soulers (mainly consisting of children and the poor) who would go from door to door on Hallowmas singing and saying prayers for the dead.
Two ingredients of "soul cake" are tablespoons currants and 1 teaspoon allspice.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_cake
http://www.greenchronicle.com/recipes/soul_cake_recipe.htm
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4. Provide two colours of Halloween?
Two colours of Halloween are black and orange.
It is the custom of the celebration to use orange and black in decorations and costumes.
A color of autumn is used. Orange, being the most prevalent autumn tone, is derived from the pumpkin and leaves. Death is usually associated with darkness and absence of light signified by the color black.
http://www.allaboutpopularissues.org/origin-of-halloween-colors-faq.htm
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5. Who is Stingy Jack?
Stingy Jack, perhaps also known as Jack the Smith and Jack of the Lantern, is a mythical character apparently associated with All Hallows Eve.
It is common lore that the "jack-o-lantern" is derived from the character.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingy_Jack
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6. Is pumpkin a vegetable?
No, it isn't. It is a fruit because a pumpkin has seeds in it and comes from a flowe.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_a_pumpkin_a_fruit_or_vegetable
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7. What game (includes apples) is popular at Halloween?
Bobbing for Apples
Probably the most well known and favorite Halloween game of all.
Float apples in a large wash tub filled with water. The object of this game is to grab one of the apples and remove it from the water using only your mouth. Hands must be kept behind player's backs.
Be prepared with towels or plenty of paper towel as the players generally get quite wet!
http://www.kids-fun-and-games.com/halloween-game.html
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8. Provide a poem or a joke for Halloween.
Halloween poem
Halloween is on the way,
I called you to say:
Happy Halloween!
What will your costume be?
A vampire, zombie, wizard, bat,
witch, mummy, black cat?
There are a lot of options to choose,
so make it right, don't lose!
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