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Halloween
Halloween is an autumn holiday that Americans celebrate every year. It means "holy evening," and it comes every October 31, the evening before All Saints" Day. However, it is not really a church holiday, it is a holiday for children mainly.
Every autumn, when the vegetables are ready to eat, children pick large orange pumpkins. Then they cut faces in the pumpkins and put a burning candle inside. It looks as if there were a person looking out of the pumpkin! These lights are called jack-o"-lanterns, which means "Jack of the lantern".
The children also put on strange masks and frightening costumes every Halloween. Some children paint their faces to look like monsters. Then they carry boxes or bags from house to house. Every time they come to a new house, they say,"Trick or treat! Money or eat!" The grown-ups put treat-money or candy in their bags.
Not only children, but most grown-ups also love Halloween and Halloween parties because on this day,they can disguise themselves as personages or ghost as their imaginations will lead them. This bring them the satisfaction of being young.
万圣节前夕
万圣节前夕是美国人年年都会庆祝的秋季节日。它的意思是“神圣的夜晚”，在每年的10月31日，也就是万圣节前夜。但实际上这不是一个真正的宗教节日，而主要是孩子们的节日。
每年秋天蔬菜成熟可以食用的时候，孩子们就会挑出大个儿的橙色南瓜。然后在南瓜上刻上一张脸，把一根点燃的蜡烛放在里面。看起来就好像有人在向南瓜外面张望。这些灯就叫做“iack-o"-lantems”，意思也就是“杰克的灯”。
每年万圣节前夕孩子们还戴上奇怪的面具，穿上吓人的服装。有些孩子把脸刷成怪物。然后他们拿着盒子或袋子挨家挨户串门。每来到一个新房子他们就说：“不款待就捣乱!给钱还是吃的!”大人们就会把用来招待的钱或糖放在他们的袋子里了。
不仅孩子，许多成年人也喜欢万圣节前夕和万圣节前夕晚会。因为这一天他们可以根据自己的想象把自己装扮成名流或幽灵。这会带给他们年轻的快感。
Children in costumes race from house to house asking for treats. A carved pumpkin， called a jack-o"-lantern， grins from a porch as the children pass. According to legend， jack-o"-lanterns protect people in their homes from ghostly spirits.
It"s all part of the fun on Halloween! The roots of Halloween stretch back thousands of years and borrow customs from several parts of the world.
WHAT IS HALLOWEEN?
Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31. By tradition， Halloween begins after sunset. Long ago， people believed that witches gathered together and ghosts roamed the world on Halloween. Today， most people no longer believe in ghosts and witches. But these supernatural beings are still a part of Halloween.
The colors black and orange are also a part of Halloween. Black is a symbol for night and orange is the color of pumpkins. A jack-o"-lantern is a hollowed-out pumpkin with a face carved on one side. Candles are usually placed inside， giving the face a spooky glow.
DRESSING IN COSTUMES
Dressing in masks and costumes is a popular Halloween activity. Costumes can be traditional and scary， such as a witch"s pointy hat and black gown. Costumes may also have a modern flavor. Many children dress up as movie characters or a favorite superhero.
But Halloween is not just for children. Many adults enjoy showing off their costumes at Halloween parties!
TRICK-OR-TREATING
Once in costume， children go from house to house saying "Trick or treat!" In the past， children might play a "trick" on people who did not give treats. They might pelt houses with eggs or old tomatoes， or play other pranks. Today， children"s cries of "Trick or treat!" are usually rewarded with candy.
HOW HALLOWEEN GOT STARTED
One of the oldest Halloween traditions comes from the ancient Celts， who lived in western and central Europe long ago. The Celts celebrated a holiday called Samhain on October 31. After sunset that day， people believed that spirits of the dead would rise and walk the earth. The Celts made offerings of food and drink to keep the spirits away.
Beginning about 2，000 years ago， the Roman Empire conquered many Celtic peoples. But Celtic traditions， including Samhain， remained strong in areas such as Ireland and Scotland， even after the Roman conquest.
The Roman Catholic Church tried to replace Samhain in 835 with All Saints" Day， a day to honor saints of the Church. The eve of All Saints" Day is October 31. It is called Allhallows or Hallowmas by the Church.
HOW DID HALLOWEEN COME TO AMERICA?
Halloween first came to America with early settlers from Celtic areas in Europe， such as Ireland and Scotland. But other American settlers with strict religious beliefs， including the Puritans from England， rejected Halloween. The arrival of many Irish immigrants during the 1800s helped spread Halloween"s popularity.
But by the late 1800s， fewer people believed in ancient superstitions of ghosts and witches. Halloween became more a holiday for children to receive treats and dress in costume.
万圣节英文作文集锦
万圣节英文作文：我还记得那个万圣节
有关万圣节的作文：万圣节恐怖之夜
初中万圣节英语作文
关于万圣节的英语作文：Halloween Fun
万圣节英语优秀作文：万圣节前夜
关于万圣节的英语作文：万圣节前夕(中文对应)
高中生万圣节英语作文：我还记得那个万圣节
英语阅读：万圣节(Halloween)
关于万圣节的英语故事(中英文对照)
中英文对照：万圣节的介绍
万圣节相关的英文单词20个
关于万圣节的歌谣 Halloween Chant
万圣节童谣：五个小南瓜(Five Little Pumpkins)
关于万圣节的儿歌(中英文)
一、活动前言
如果说人生是五彩缤纷的，那么青春是其中最绚丽的一株，如果说人生动静交融的，那么青春必是其中最活力四射的一份。灿烂地犹如初升太阳的面纱，灵秀地犹如崖一边的一枝百合，热情地犹如一株红色的玫瑰，散发着撩人的芬芳。
二、活动背景
在西方每年十月三十一日有个叫“Halloween”的节日，中文为“万圣节之夜”，又名“鬼节”，它是西方的传统节日。每当万圣节之时，孩子们会迫不及待地穿上五颜六色的服装，戴上千奇百怪的面具，提着“杰克灯”走家串户，向大人们所要节日礼物，于是不给糖就捣乱的恶作剧就开始了。
三、活动名称及主题
万圣节晚会
鬼夜迷离
四、活动宗旨
弘扬世界优秀文化，活跃院校文化气息，激发当代大学生的激情！
五、活动目标
如今文化竞争在综合国力的竞争中越来越突出，想要在全世界立足，就应该要了解中西方的文化，知己知彼百战百胜，要足够了解中方和西方的文化差异，遵循原则，促进世界文化的发展和进步，争做世界文化的领头羊，从而拉动国家经济的发展。校园是一个传播文化的重要场所，而且学生接受新事物的能力更加强。举行该次活动，不仅可以丰富学生的文化知识，增强文化竞争意识，而且能够丰富校园生活，拉动同学之间的关系，促进人与人之间的交流。
六、活动时间和地点
2011年10月30日在运动场举行
八、活动开展
1）视频展示。以一段简短的视频引出万圣节背景，包括万圣节的起源和传播，风俗，象征物，以及同名电影等。简要的介绍万圣节，让观众大致的了解万圣节的起源以及主要的活动
2）准备舞台秀。由同学装扮成各式各样的鬼怪，在舞台上走一圈，注重突出服装的特别之处，然后走向人群，给人群派糖果，让观众更加真实，清晰的感受。如：幽灵、僵尸、吸血鬼、巫婆、科学怪人、精灵、半人马、狼人、魔鬼、哥布林、不死鸟等等。（一定要注意背景音乐的风格，制造怪异的风格达到效果）
3）鬼话连篇，主持人讲述一段迷离的鬼故事，为此，该环节的主持人要求一定要具备必要的讲话能力，制造现场迷离气氛。
4）游戏比赛。赢家将获得万圣节象征物——南瓜手机链。游戏以竞猜问答题形式开始，难度逐渐加大。
游戏规则：
①由台下的观众举手参与，人员大概在十个左右。
②由主持人公布题目，台上的游戏家进行抢答，抢答成功者可进行下一轮的比赛，选出8名选手。
③剩下的选手继续回答问题，但问题的难度会更大，抢答成功的前5名选手即可成为赢家，获得手机链。附：问题的具体内容可以包括其他文化节。
游戏观众在台下也可以抢答，一旦抢答该题跳过，进行更高难度的问题抢答。并且，活动场地内会设有不少活动地点进行有奖互猜游戏，包括活动视频内的知识点，以及辨认魔鬼服装……
5）唱歌秀，由两名擅长英语歌曲的同学以西方的格调带来一首英文歌，可以轻松现场，升华现场气氛。具体的歌曲由歌手决定，但一定要符合主题。
6）小品秀，学生扮演西方某一家庭过万圣节的情形，期间包括万圣节前夜的聚餐，以及万圣节当天的热闹氛围，让同学们体验西方小资生活与中国的区别。
7）活动结束后，观众可以和各种鬼怪合照留影，给观众留下深刻印象。
8）请同学为本次活动作出评价，评价以表格选择题的形式，评价本次活动的效果以及需要改进的地方，以便以后的活动策划可以更加完善，符合大众的兴趣。
附：活动邀请校广播站、记者团、电视台进行跟踪，摄录，以便活动后在学校的宣传。
九、活动进程
19：00-19：30同学进场时间
19：30-19：50开始活动开场白，由主持人拉开本次活动的帷幕并且宣布本次活动的大概环节，让同学们大概地了解本次活动
19：50-20：20万圣节视频展示
20：00-20：15服装秀
20：20-20：35鬼话连篇
20：35-21：35游戏比赛该实践包括现场比赛和场下比赛时间
21：40-21：50歌唱秀
21：50-22：00小品秀
22：00-22：20留影时间
22：20-22：35同学评论，校内媒体采访
22：40活动结束闭目
十五、活动应注意的问题和细节
①参与人数较多，志愿者要注意维持进场出场秩序
②万一有降雨天气由各个负责部门保管好器材，并提前提醒同学备好雨具。
③活动结束后，各个部门要负责清洁所负责的区域，保持校内整洁。
④在台下游戏期间，同学们结束游戏后一定要尽快回到现场，以免拖延时间，耽误活动的正常开展。
⑤进行相关的海报，横幅，场地的提前申请
⑥校内媒体也可在活动前进行活动预告，加大宣传力度，提高活动气势
十六、结束语
万圣节不仅是西方的节日，更是世界的文化结晶，希望同学们能海纳百川，推陈出新，争做新一代更有文化内涵，更加青春活力的年轻人！
祖国的未来需要我们的拼搏与坚持，我们的未来也需要我们用双手去创造。青春的光辉，理想的钥匙，生命的意义，更加需要我们的奋斗。
点起希望之光，奋斗昂扬，激情似火，燃烧魅力青春！
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