20 key words from the article (reference)
clothes worn to disguise oneself as another character, creature, or thing
"People of all ages dress up in costumes, decorate their homes, and enjoy spooky festivities."
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
"People of all ages dress up in costumes, decorate their homes, and enjoy spooky festivities."
celebrations or activities that are part of a happy occasion
"People of all ages dress up in costumes, decorate their homes, and enjoy spooky festivities."
the origin or historical source of something
"Halloween is a holiday whose roots go back 2,000 years to a Celtic tradition called Samhain."
honored or marked a special occasion with enjoyable activities
"It was a festival that celebrated the end of the harvest season and the start of winter."
the season or process of gathering crops that are ripe
"It was a festival that celebrated the end of the harvest season and the start of winter."
a line that marks the limit of an area; a dividing line
"People believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was very thin."
to move around without a fixed direction or purpose
"People believed spirits, both kind and evil, could wander the earth."
to change one's appearance in order to hide one's true identity
"People wore costumes to disguise themselves so that they wouldn't be pranked or hurt by evil spirits."
played a playful trick on someone
"People wore costumes to disguise themselves so that they wouldn't be pranked or hurt by evil spirits."
not easy to understand or see clearly; ambiguous
"This was thought to confuse spirits by making it unclear who was living and who was dead."
set something on fire; ignited
"At the festivals, they also lit large bonfires."
large outdoor fires, often lit for celebration or ceremony
"At the festivals, they also lit large bonfires."
people who move from one country to live permanently in another
"The first Halloween celebrations in America began in the 1800s when Irish immigrants brought their traditions to the United States."
dearly loved; very popular
"The most beloved Halloween tradition is trick-or-treating."
to put on special clothes, especially a costume
"Children dress up in costumes and go from house to house in their neighborhoods."
people who own the house they live in
"The homeowners then give them candy or small treats."
events or activities held to celebrate something
"Many adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween parties or workplace celebrations."
long, narrow strips of colored paper or plastic used as decorations
"Common decorations include orange and black streamers."
believed to be visited by ghosts; spooky
"Many adults enjoy Halloween parties, haunted houses, and watching scary movies."