2. A little history… Candle lanterns were carved from turnips to commemorate the souls of purgatory This was considered a “souling” practice This practice later adapted into the making of jack-o-lanterns In traditional Celtic traditions turnips were carved with faces and put in windows to ward off evil spirits In America, pumpkins are readily available and easier to carve because of their large size
4. Trick-Or-Treating In the United States children go door to door stuffing their pillow cases full of candy. After Trick or treating it is customary to go home and check to make sure none of the candy is open and that it is all safe to eat.
5. American Candy This is candy corn, candy corn is a traditional Halloween candy.
6. Apple Orchards Fall is the season of Apple Harvest. In the fall it common to visit Apple Orchards with your family. At the Apple Orchard you pick your own apples. br />
7. Making treats with apples Apple Cider is a delicious treat that is served warm and commonly consumed around Halloween.
8. Caramel Apples Caramel dipped apples are a delicious treat common around Halloween and the fall months
9. Pumpkin Harvest There is an abundance of Pumpkins in the United States . During Halloween we go to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin to carve
10. Scarecrows Scarecrows are common devices used to scare birds away from food crops and are decorative on Halloween and autumn months
11. Pumpkin Seeds The seeds inside pumpkins are taken out, washed, baked, seasoned and eaten
12. Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin pie is a very common desert during the Autumn months and Halloween
14. Popcorn Balls Popcorn Balls are a traditional Halloween treat- popcorn mixed with hot marshmallow creme
15. Hay Rides Families ride on hay-filled wagons throughout an orchard. There are apple and pumpkin orchards. In some orchards there are both pumpkin patches and apples trees.
