Grace Hall got me to "jump ahead of myself" here... I
am putting links to history and customs of Halloween
on the lesson ideas page.
Here is one that is very tame -- you will like the
music, too:
http://wilstar.com/holidays/hallown.htm Written by
Jerry Wilson and resources given:
References: Charles Panati, Extraordinary Origins of
Everyday Things, 1987; and Dr. Joseph Gahagan,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Personal letter,
1997
Those who really want to know....check History
Channel:
Special Presentation: History of Halloween - 7 PM & 11
PM - October 31
"Trick or treating, costume parties, bowls of candy by
the door. It's how we celebrate Halloween. But where
do these customs come from? On October 31,
when pint-sized ghouls and goblins knock on doors,
they're actually carrying on a tradition that goes
back thousands of years to the Celtic tribes of
northern Europe. For centuries this night has
celebrated mystery and chaos, a time between summer
winter, a time between life and death."
I wonder if this is the program that will be shown?
http://store.aetv.com/html/product/index.jhtml?id=40208
This site gives you more than you will need --
actually debates some of the statements made in the
above links:
http://www.illusions.com/halloween/hallows.htm Kids
won't take time to read this -- I will be linking it
FYI -- just enjoy the music -- glean from this
want you want. I honestly did not read all of it
myself. Do scroll all the way down to see the "Don't
Drink and Fly" Witch (have a chuckle)
Home page has a good Halloween tune:
http://www.illusions.com/halloween/
I am certain there are more out there - but I just
kept reading the same info. I have selected ones I
liked best. Enjoy Grace! This one's for you. If you
find one kids will like, let us know. I stopped
looking.
