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 Halloween is known as the holiday of witches, jack o' lanterns and trick-or-treating, but its history is much more complex. This program explores several folk traditions from Costa Rica, Mexico and Ireland to explain the origin of traditional Halloween symbols, costumes, the custom of trick-or-treating and why Halloween is a time to celebrate and honor the memory of loved ones past. The importance of Halloween safety is also discussed. Children learn how to create a papier-māche mask, and Irish folk singers perform to make this program an exciting, informative adventure. Part of the multivolume Holidays for Children DVD Series. A teacher's guide is included and is available online. |
"  ... this long-awaited video series which introduces children to holidays in America and around the globe is highly recommended." - Video Librarian (Jan/Feb 1995)"The series explores and explains the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying our major holidays...Public and school library collections will be enhanced by this contemporary look at these celebrations...an excellent introduction for young children." - School Library Journal (Feb 1995) "...this series recognizes the spiritual roots and secular customs of each notable observance. These are welcome videos that don't revisit the well-trod paths of other holiday titles." - Booklist (March 1, 1995)
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Additional Features & Details
Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English, Spanish |
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Grades K to 4
Color, Animated, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 1994
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
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Curriculum Correlation Documents Available NEW!
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