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31st October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Halloween


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Today's episode is about my favourite holiday, Halloween. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Check your understanding

  • What is the historical significance of Halloween and how does it connect to ancient Celtic traditions?
  • How did the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween originate, and what was the original vegetable used for this purpose?
  • Why did the Celts believe that the boundary between the living and the dead was at its thinnest on the night of Samhain, and how did they mark this transition from summer to winter?
  • How did the practice of disguising or "guising" in Scotland and Ireland influence the modern tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween?
  • What were the cultural and historical factors that contributed to the evolution of trick-or-treating as a Halloween tradition, and how has it been adapted and commercialised over time?
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