HAPPY HALLOWEEN (activities)

Complete the song with the works given above:

THIS IS HALLOWEEN (MARILYN MANSON)


Scream, Pumpkins, stairs, bed, Trick or treat, shadow, spiders, scared, moon,
Skeleton, Clown, surprise, skin, guy

Boys and girls of every age
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?

Come with us and you will see
This, our town of Halloween

This is Halloween, this is Halloween
(1) ......................... scream in the dead of night

This is Halloween, everybody make a scene
(2) ............................. till the neighbors gonna die of fright
It's our town, everybody (3)..........................
In this town of Halloween

I am the one hiding under your (4)..........................
Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red

I am the one hiding under yours (5).........................
Fingers like snakes and (6)......................... in my hair

This is Halloween, this is Halloween

Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the pumpkin song

In this town, don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise

Round that corner, man hiding in the trash can
Something's waiting no to pounce, and how you'll...

Scream! This is Halloween
Red 'n' black, slimy green

Aren't you (7)...............................?

Well, that's just fine
Say it once, say it twice
Take a chance and roll the dice
Ride with the (8) ........................... in the dead of night

Everybody scream, everybody scream

In our town of Halloween!

I am the (9)............................ with the tear-away face
Here in a flash and gone without a trace

I am the "who" when you call, "Who's there?"
I am the wind blowing through your hair

I am the (10)............................. on the moon at night
Filling your dreams to the brim with fright

This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
Halloween! Halloween!

Tender lumplings everywhere
Life's no fun without a good scare

That's our job, but we're not mean
In our town of Halloween

In this town

Don't we love it now?

Everybody's waiting for the next (11)..................................
(12) ............................. Jack might catch you in the back
And scream like a banshee
Make you jump out of your (13) ...............................
This is Halloween, everybody scream
Wont' ya please make way for a very special (14) ..............................

Our man jack is King of the Pumpkin patch
Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King, now!

This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!

In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the pumpkin song

La la-la la, Halloween! Halloween! [Repeat]

Exercises:

Read the text and say if the sentences are true or false:

Facts about Halloween
The origin of Halloween dates back at least 3,000 years to the Celtic celebration of Samhain (pronounced "sow-ain"). The festival was held starting at sundown on October 31st and lasted until sundown on November 1st. It was similar to the modern practice of the New Years celebration. On this magical night, glowing jack-o-lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits. Burning lumps of coal were used inside as a source of light, later to be replaced by candles.Samhain was not the name of a "Lord of the Dead", no historical evidence has ever been found to back this up, it was simply the name of the festival and meant "Summer's End". It was believed that the souls of the dead were closest to this world and was the best time to contact them to say good bye or ask for assistance. It was also a celebration of the harvest. It is still treated as such today by those who practice Wicca or other nature based religions. It has absolutely nothing to do with satan, who was a creation of the Christian church.When European settlers, particularly the Irish, arrived in America they found the native pumpkin to be larger, easier to carve and seemed the perfect choice for jack-o-lanterns. Halloween didn't really catch on big in this country until the late 1800's and has been celebrated in many ways ever since!

Halloween: facts True/false exercise

1.-The celebration of Samhain used to take two days.

2.-Celtic tribes celebrated the end of summer on October 31st.

3.-First jack-o-lanterns were carved from turnips.

4.- Jack-o-lanterns were supposed to scare away evil spirits.

5.-Samhain was the festival of satan.

6.-Halloween was celebrated in America long before 1800's.

7.- Irish settlers brought Halloween to America.

8.-The souls of the dead were believed to be closest to this world on October 31st.

9.-Burning twigs were used inside a pumpkin as a source of light.

10.-Samhain meant "Summer's End".

2.- Read the second text and put a tick to the correct answer:
Halloween Fun by Makoto Nakazawa
Halloween is one of the most famous holidays in the U.S., and it is on October 31. People carve pumpkins and make funny faces on them. These are called "Jack-O-Lanterns." On October 31, children wear a special costume such as a witch, ghost, or clown. They go to many houses and they knock on the door saying, "Trick or Treat!" It means that if people don't give them a treat, they will play some kind of trick on the household. So, usually people give candy to them.I carved my first Halloween pumpkin at my Friendship Family's house. First, I cut open the top of the pumpkin and pulled the seeds out. It was not good for me because it was sticky and smelled bad. I had never carved a pumpkin, so it was interesting for me. Next, I carved the eyes and the mouth. I wanted to make a face like a pirate. When I finished making the face, I put a candle inside. It was very beautiful, so I was happy.I had a good experience because I learned one new idea about American culture by taking part in it. I think Halloween is an interesting American holiday which involves all family members and neighbors too!

1.- When is Halloween celebrated?

a) At the beginning of October

b) During the Fall

c) About 3 months before Christmas

d) Between Thanksgiving and Christmas

e) In Winter

2.- Which is true about Halloween?

a) Children rarely say, "Trick or Treat!"

b) Children receive gifts from their parents.

c) A witch or ghost may come to your door.

d) Stores sell many costumes, pumpkins and candles.

e)Children usually don't eat much candy on this holiday.

3.- Which is NOT true about a Jack-O-Lantern?

a) It is made from a pumpkin.

b) You should have a knife to make it.

c) You might smell something bad when you make it.

d) You should light a candle inside it to make it beautiful.

e) You fill it with treats for children.

4.-What is the first step in making a Jack-O-Lantern?

a) Carve the face.

b) Pull out the seeds.

c) Put a candle inside.

d) Cut open the top of the pumpkin.

e)Make a face like a pirate.