Halloween

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Creative Writing

Halloween

  • What is Halloween, and how do people celebrate it?
  • Which holiday did Halloween originate from, and how did they celebrate it?
  • When did Samhain change to All Hallow’s Eve, and why?
  • One of the most recognizable decorations for Halloween is a jack-o-lantern. Why did people start doing this, and what was the first jack-o-lantern made from?
  • Why is playing tricks on people a part of Halloween? What are some of the best pranks you have played?
  • When did children start wearing costumes on Halloween?
  • What was the best and worst costume you have ever worn? Why did you wear it, or who made you wear it?
  • What are the best and worst things you have gotten in your candy bag?
  • Who do you go trick-or-treating with? Do you always go to the same house or try different neighborhoods each year?
  • Have you ever visited a haunted house or corn maze? If so, what scared you the most?
  • When did children start going treat-or-treating? What is your favorite kind of candy?
  • Who are some of Halloween’s most famous monsters and creatures?
  • What is your favorite scary movie? Why do you like it?
  • Have you ever been to or had a Halloween party? What did they (you) serve, who invited, did you play games, what kind of decorations were there, and who had the best costume?
  • Has someone’s costume ever really scared you? If so, what was it?
Chip Valecek
Author: Chip Valecek