Halloween /

Explores several folk traditions from Costa Rica, Mexico and Ireland to explain some Halloween symbols, the origin of costumes and the custom of trick-or-treating. Children learn that, despite the many rituals surrounding the holiday, Halloween is a time to celebrate and honor the memory of loved on...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Fabian-Baber, Inc, Schlessinger Media
Other Authors: Fabian, Rhonda, Keck, Michael, Hayes, Peter, 1953-, Rounds, Mark
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Spanish
Language Notes:Soundtracks: English and Spanish.
Closed-captioned
Published: Wynnewood, Pa. : Schlessinger Media, [2004]
Series:Holidays for children video series (DVD videodiscs)
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Online Access:Teacher's guides and other resources available online
Description
Summary:Explores several folk traditions from Costa Rica, Mexico and Ireland to explain some Halloween symbols, the origin of costumes and the custom of trick-or-treating. Children learn that, despite the many rituals surrounding the holiday, Halloween is a time to celebrate and honor the memory of loved ones past, and can be a time to talk about death and other subjects that may be frightening to them. The importance of Halloween saftey is discussed.
Item Description:Special features: Discussion questions and activities.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (4 pages ; 19 cm.).
Format:DVD.
Audience:Grades K-4.
ISBN:141710029X