Pathfinder: Halloween

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Pathfinder: Halloween

This Pathfinder is prepared for Ms. Roxas’ CRE class specifically targeting a text with a 900-1200 Lexile readability level. Ms. Roxas requested for sources on Halloween, the religious rituals of its pagan origins and how modern practices has turned this “holy day” into a commercial endeavor. 

Key words: Halloween, Druids, Celtics, folklore, rituals, beliefs, Samhain, All Saints Day 

BA Library Resources: 

For a background information, definition and explanation of Halloween, Druids, Celtics, folklore, rituals, beliefs, Samhain, All Saints Day 

World Book Online (WBO) - www.worldbookonline.com

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Articles in WBO are lexiled

Explora in EBSCO - http://search.ebscohost.com

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Selected articles in Explora are lexiled

The Day: News to Open Minds

http://theday.co.uk

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BA  Library OPAC - http://beaconacademylib.com/webopac/webopac.asp

 

Online Sources

Jack Santino: Halloween, Folklore, and Death Festivals

https://www.theofantastique.com/2007/10/25/jack-santino-halloween-folklore-and-death-festivals/

Estimated Lexile – 1010L – 1200L

An interview with Jack Santino explaining the pagan origin of Halloween and how the rituals merged and permeated into modern day practice of the “holy day”.

Five myths about Halloween

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-halloween/2014/10/24/b9b60800-5939-11e4-8264-deed989ae9a2_story.html

Estimated Lexile – 1010L – 1200L

A news article by Jack Santino, he continues to debunk modern myths and beliefs about Halloween. He brings back readers to examine the roots of this famous holiday.

Teacher Resources on Halloween – included in the list of activities is the NatGeo video on the origin of Halloween 

https://www.teachervision.com/history-halloween-videos-activities