万圣节(Hallowmas).pptVIP

万圣节（Hallowmas） This Is Halloween The signs of Hallowmas Pumpkin 南瓜 Human skeleton 骷髅 The History of Halloween The word “Halloween” is derived from(得到) All Hallows Eve, which occurs on November 1. It is an important date on the calendar, a time to observe and honor saints. People believed that the souls of the dead come back to the earth to visit their families or friends. People began to call November 1st as a holy(神圣的) or hallowed(神圣的) day. It was to be called as Hallows Day, and was later shortened to what we know today as Halloween. Trick Or Treat不请吃就捣乱 The custom of trick or treat is believed to have originated with a ninth-century European custom called “souling”. On All Souls Day (November 2), early Christians used to walk from village to village, begging for “soul cakes”. These cakes were made of square pieces of bread with currants(葡萄干). The more soul cakes the beggars would receive, the more prayers（祷告） they would promise to say on behalf(利益) of the dead relatives of the donors(捐赠人). At the time, it was believed that the dead remained in limbo(地狱边缘) after death. People thought that prayers could help hasten(加快) a souls passage to heaven. Halloween Superstitions(迷信) Black Cats White Cats Blue Cats Owls(猫头鹰) No Talking at the dinner table Husband Finding Black Cats In America some people believed in the magical powers of black cats. Certain bones on the cat has the power to make wishes come true, or even to make one invisible. In Europe, the black cats had nasty(险恶的) connections with witches. It was considered to be a bad luck if it crosses your path while walking or crosses the threshold (门槛) of your home. White Cats The White Cat in England, at Halloween, is thought to be unlucky. Halloween Superstitions(迷信) Black Cats White Cats Owls(猫头鹰) No Talking at the dinner table Husband Finding No Talking at the dinner table “The Dumb(哑的) Supper” was brought to America by the Africans.