Halloween Origins & Traditions A-ZOnline version Guess a word for each letter, all about origins and customs. by Encarni García López A B D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Starts with A Historical name referring to the eve of All Saints' Day, central to Halloween origins. Starts with B the red liquid that flows inside your body, vampires die for it Starts with D permanent end of life Starts with E Atmosphere or storytelling style linked to supernatural folklore. Starts with F Communities with customs and tales that influence the celebration. Type of music. Starts with G adjective used to describe something extremely unpleasant and shocking Starts with H Celebration tracing to Celtic harvest festival and Christian observance. Contains I the non-physical part of a person that is believed to remain alive after their death. Starts with J A sudden scare in movies or haunted attractions, designed to shock the audience Starts with L Lighted vessel used to guide spirits or celebrate the vigil. Starts with M Act of concealing one’s identity through headgear or faces. Starts with N Dark period when the customs and tales are most active. Starts with O Month when Halloween is celebrated Starts with P a ghost Starts with Q Divisions of time or space in folklore and storytelling; four equal parts of something Starts with R Traditions performed in sequence to mark the vigil. Starts with S Describes objects and days set apart for spiritual significance. Starts with T Door-to-door custom seeking sweets in exchange for songs or tricks. Starts with U adjective used to describe something that seems very strange and unnatural. Starts with V creature in legends and horror stories. Starts with W a long thin rod that magicians and fairies wave when they are performing tricks and magic. Starts with Y Outdoor space where decorations and activities are displayed. Part of a house Contains Z In legends and fairy stories, a man who has magic powers