Halloween History Part 1: Global Fall Festivals, Myths, Stories & History
In this class, students will learn the history about myths and festivals that inspired the modern traditions of Halloween.
Alexandra
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, we will study festivals and legends behind the Halloween traditions we know and celebrate today. Students will learn the origins of our modern holiday and how it was inspired by ancient stories and folk tales. We will discuss how old festivals have influenced our modern holiday. We will talk about the history of festivals including: 🐈⬛ Samhain in Ireland and Scotland 🔥 Calan Gaeaf in Wales 💀 Día de Muertos in Mexico This is a stand-alone class and no previous knowledge or work is necessary, but pairs well with "Halloween History: Global Fall Festivals, Halloween Myths, Stories, and History" (link: https://outschool.com/classes/halloween-history-origins-of-the-monsters-ghosts-and-beasts-of-halloween-4JmwsNBy#usH5oOwfJm) I teach using visual slides featuring illustrations, including some historic representations of these creatures from medieval texts to compare them to our modern versions. This class is "lecture style", but students are encouraged to ask questions and share their own Halloween traditions. Can't make it to the live sessions? Sign up for the Halloween History FLEX Class here: https://outschool.com/classes/halloween-history-fall-myths-and-history-festivals-monsters-and-ghosts-PDEEWQjM?usid=H5oOwfJm&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link This FLEX class combines Halloween History Part 1: Halloween History Part 1: Global Fall Festivals, Myths, Stories & History AND Halloween History Part 2: Origins of the Monsters, Ghosts & Beasts of Halloween.
Learning Goals
Students will come away from this class with an understanding of how these stories from around the world have shaped our modern traditions.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Since many of the traditions of Halloween are derived from religious practices and beliefs, we will discuss how belief systems can help shape culture. This will include some Christianity (i.e. Día de Muertos) and ancient pagan beliefs (i.e. Samhain).
Many Halloween traditions are also based around the concept of death and an afterlife. Parents and students should be aware that we will discuss cultural depictions surrounding death the concept of an afterlife, which includes "ghosts" and "spirits".
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of California, Riverside
I have taught social studies and history as a tutor, substitute teacher, and homeschool teacher, and therefore have experience in covering sensitive topics that involve death and religion in a manner appropriate for children. Per Outschool policy, no religion will be discussed outside of its effect on global cultural traditions.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 166 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-10 learners per class
