E9 Listening Practice: How Do Americans Really Celebrate Halloween?
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🎃Halloween is a popular holiday in the United States that is celebrated on October 31st. But do Americans really got all dressed up and go trick-or-treating? Do children bring home bags and bags of candy? And what does Halloween celebrate anyways?
🧙♂️Welcome to the special Halloween episode of the Learn English Podcast! In the U.S., Halloween is a big deal! Kids love dressing up in costumes, attending school parades, and, of course, trick-or-treating for candy. Adults get into the fun too, often dressing up for parties. In this episode, we'll tell you more about the history of Halloween, the different traditions that are celebrated, and how you can get involved in the festivities. We'll cover costumes, candy, decorations and more!
👻No matter how you choose to celebrate, Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday. Join use to learn everything you know to properly celebrate Halloween like an American. Grab your candy bowl, dim the lights, and let's get ready to learn some English! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to join us for more language-learning!
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📝 Vocabulary List:
to date back: To originate from a particular time in the past.
spirit: A supernatural being or force.
bonfire: A large outdoor fire.
costume: Clothing worn to disguise oneself or to represent a character.
All Saints Day: A Christian holiday celebrated on November 1st.
trick-or-treating: The practice of children going door-to-door on Halloween asking for candy.
jack-o'-lantern: A pumpkin with a carved face and a light inside.
to carve: To cut or shape something from a solid material.
to scoop out: To remove something with a scoop.
to get into the spirit of something: To enjoy or participate in something enthusiastically.