Halloween: The Spooktacular Night of Fun! 🎃

Hey kids! Get ready to discover the most BOO-tiful holiday of the year – Halloween! Every October 31st, children around the world dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and enjoy a night filled with spooky fun and sweet treats!

The Story of Hallowe’en

Long ago, over 2,000 years ago, the Celtic people celebrated a festival called Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”). They believed that on the last day of October, the boundary between our world and the spirit world became very thin. They would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spooky spirits!

When Christianity spread to Celtic lands, the church created “All Saints’ Day” on November 1st. The night before became known as “All Hallows’ Eve,” which eventually turned into “Halloween”! Over time, Halloween changed from a spooky celebration into the fun holiday we know today.

Fun Facts About Hallowe’en 🎃 🎃

• The first Jack-o’-lanterns were actually made from turnips, not pumpkins!
• Black cats became symbols of this festival because people once thought they protected witches
• The most popular Halloween candy in America is chocolate bars
• Orange and black are Hallowe’en colors because orange represents the harvest and black represents the darkness of night
• Trick-or-treating became popular in America in the 1930s

Spooky But Safe Halloween Tips 🧟‍♂️

• Always go trick-or-treating with a grown-up
• Wear bright colors or reflective tape on your costume
• Check your treats with your parents before eating them
• Carry a flashlight or glow stick to help you see in the dark
• Have fun but be respectful of other people’s decorations

Color Your Own Halloween! 👻🕸️🕷️🧛‍♂️🧙‍♀️

Visit Workybooks.com to download these spooktacular Halloween coloring pages:

• Happy Jack-o’-lanterns 🎃
• Friendly Ghosts 👻
• Haunted Houses
• Cute Witches
• Cute Black Cats and Bats 🧟‍♀️

The Workybooks team wishes you a safe and Happy Halloween! May your night be filled with just the right amount of spooky fun and lots of treats! 🎃👻

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