Halloween conversation questions


 * How is Halloween celebrated in your country?
 * How do you feel about Halloween celebrations? Do you think of it as an alien importation from another culture or do you enjoy it?
 * What symbols, animals or beings are associated with Halloween?
 * What costumes do people wear for Halloween?
 * Is any special food associated with Halloween in your country?
 * Apart from "trick or treat", do you know of any other Halloween activities?
 * Where do you think the tradition started - in Europe, North America or somewhere else?

Trick or treat

 * What happens when people go out to "trick or treat"?
 * What do you think the words "trick or treat" actually mean?
 * Some people think that children could be in danger if they are out at night celebrating "trick or treat"? What are some of the possible risks?
 * In what ways do you think that people who open the door on Halloween could be in danger?
 * How do you feel about frequent interruptions to your evening which children knock the door? (Or how would you feel ...)
 * Between what ages do you think "trick or treat" is an appropriate activity?

Halloween party

 * Have you ever gone to a Halloween party?
 * What costume did you wear?
 * Did you play any Halloween games?
 * Did you eat any Halloween food?