🎃 The Story of Halloween
A long, long time ago, more than 2,000 years ago, the Celtic people in Ireland, Scotland, and England had a special festival called Samhain 🍂.
They believed that on the night of October 31st, the world of the living and the world of the spirits 👻 were very close. People lit big bonfires 🔥 and wore costumes to scare away the ghosts.
When Christianity came to Europe ✝, November 1st became All Saints’ Day (also called All Hallows’ Day). That made the night before, October 31st, All Hallows’ Eve → which slowly turned into the word Halloween 🕯.
Later, Irish people moved to America 🇺🇸 and took their traditions with them. Instead of using turnips, they began carving pumpkins 🎃 and putting candles inside. These became the famous Jack-o’-lanterns!
Over time, Halloween became a fun night for children. Kids dress up in costumes 👸🦸♂, go door to door saying “Trick or Treat!” 🍬, and collect sweets. Today, it’s one of the most exciting celebrations for families and friends all over the world 🌍.
✨ Fun fact for kids: Did you know the word “bonfire” comes from “bone fire”? People once burned animal bones to keep away bad
spirits! 🦴🔥
🥧 Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe 🎃
Pumpkin pie is a classic autumn dessert! 🍂 Here’s a simple recipe that children and families can make together.
🛒 Ingredients:
1 ready-made pie crust 🥧
2 cups pumpkin purée 🎃
1 can (400 ml) sweetened condensed milk 🥛
2 large eggs 🥚🥚
1 teaspoon cinnamon 🌿
½ teaspoon nutmeg ✨
½ teaspoon ginger 🌱
A tiny pinch of salt 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). 🔥
Place the pie crust in a round pie dish. In a big bowl, mix together: pumpkin purée 🎃, condensed milk 🥛, eggs 🥚, and all the spices. Stir until smooth and creamy.Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
Bake for about 45–50 minutes until the pie looks firm and golden. ✨
Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
🍽 Serving idea: Top it with whipped cream 🍦 or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor!
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