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The History of Halloween - Traditions of the British Isles
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This one-time class will trace the origins of this autumn celebration from the pagan festival of Samhaim, through mumming (folk plays), souling (the origins of trick-a-treating), guising (disguising, or dressing up), fortune-telling and carving jack o'lanterns. We will also find out how Hallowe'en is celebrated in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales by looking at individual traditions from each of the four countries. There should be time for one or two scary British folktales told...
Students will have an understanding of the origins and traditions of Hallowe'en in the UK.
I am a qualified teacher in the UK and have been teaching history to students for over 25 years, I have an Advanced Level qualification in history, and also undertake research as part of my current role.
I use a range of sources including but not limited to: Trick or Treat - Lisa Morton History Mystery - the Origins of British Mumming Plays - Peter Whittington History and Tradition of Halloween in the UK - Historic UK Mystical Britain and Ireland - Richard Jones
Hello everyone! My name is Helena, and I live in the UK. It is my pleasure to share with my learners some of the best/worst/quirky bits of Britain through my own nerdiness for history and baking. Enthusiasm, positivity, patience, joy, respect...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 9-13
3-7 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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