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Halloween History For Kids. Heres how we think it started. Over 2000 years ago people called the Celts lived in what is now Ireland the UK and parts of Northern France. Many hundreds of years ago a people called the Celts lived in Europe and on the British Isles. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting.
November 1 was their New Years Day. A cute non-scary Halloween story about the most loveable little Halloween kid in your family. The Celts believed that the souls of the dead visited Earth on the last day of October. Fun Halloween Facts for Kids The word witch comes from the old Saxton word wica meaning wise one It is believed that if you see a spider on Halloween it is the spirit of a loved one watching over you. The tradition that we know as Halloween today has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Jack O Lanterns came from the legend Stingy Jack.
History of Halloween Halloween is said to have its roots in an ancient Celtic celebration in Ireland and Scotland called Samhain.
Magician Harry Houdini 1847-1926 died on Halloween night. The Celts believed that the souls of the dead visited Earth on the last day of October. Samhain marked the end of summer. Jack O Lanterns were originally made from Turnips. DeMaio and friends as they explore how Halloween started including. In celebration of this years big event here are six facts she shared to teach kids about Halloween history.