Efecto Invernadero

a. Are you able to discover the hidden secrets of this supernatural celebration?

Surf the following websites and try to find the answers to the questions below.http://www.history.com/content/halloween/the-jack-o-lantern/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern

http://www.history.com/content/halloween

http://www.theholidayspot.com/halloween/history.htmhttp://teachers.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/halloween

1.What’s the origin of the word “Halloween”?

The origin of the word “Halloween” is the ancient (pre-Christian) Druidic fire festival called "Samhain", celebrated by the Celtsin Scotland. Also it was pronounced “sow-in”

2. How long have people been celebrating Halloween?

The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom andnorthern France, celebrated their new year on November 1.

3..Describe at least 3 superstitions related to this festivity.

One of the best known superstitions is that of the black cat. If a blackcat was to cross your path you would have to turn around and go back because many people believe if you continued bad luck would strike you.
Other supertstition walking under a leaning ladder tends tobe fairly unsafe.
Also there are one superstition more we try to avoid breaking mirrors because this bring bad luck.


4.Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween?

Because it is based on an oldIrish legend about the drunk, Jack. He carried the ember in a hollowed out turnip (sometimes described as rotton) to light his way as he wandered through eternal darkness on the earth. Eventually thiswas replaced with the pumpkin in America and became the modern Jack-o-Lantern.

4.Explain how to cook a typical Halloween dish.

Dead Fingers

With a rolling pin, flatten a slice (no crust)bread. Rub it with cream cheese and roll up. Clamp one end, that end hits an almond or olive with the same cheese, and "wet" the other end into ketchup.

For sweet fingers, these fingers prepared...