The History of Halloween Reading Comprehension Passage Printable Worksheet

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Summary of passage

Halloween is a fun and spooky holiday celebrated on October 31st, with roots in an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. The Celts believed that on this day, the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred. To ward off spirits, they lit bonfires, wore costumes, and left out food. The Romans combined their festivals with Samhain, leading to traditions like bobbing for apples. The Christian church later declared November 1st as All Saints’ Day, with October 31st as All Hallows’ Eve, which became Halloween. Halloween made its way to America with Irish and Scottish immigrants in the 19th century. Today, Halloween is popular in the US with traditions like pumpkin carving and costume parties, carrying on a tradition celebrated for thousands of years. Happy Halloween!