双语阅读：条知识为万圣扫盲.doc

双语阅读：条知识为万圣扫盲.doc双语阅读:10条知识为万圣节扫盲
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Do you love a good fright? Then Halloween is the holiday for you! This eerie festivity is observed in America and Europe on October 31. You can share in the fun by learning some Halloween English lingo and customs. These hair-raising Halloween treats are sure to spook you!
你喜欢恐怖吗?那万圣节就是你的节日了!!
1. The Halloween es from All Hallows Day or All Saints Day, the 1st of November. This was originally a pagan festival of the dead, but later became a holiday to honor Christian saints.
万圣节的庆祝活动来源于每年11月1日的All Hallows Day 或All Saints ,但是逐渐演变成一个纪念基督圣者的节日.
2. The name es from a contraction of All Hallows Eve (Evening), the day before All Hallows Day. On this night it was believed that the spirits of the dead would try e back to life!
Halloween这个词来自于All Hallows Eve(夜晚),All Hallows Eve是All Hallows ,亡者的灵魂会重新复活!
3. Dressing up in costumes is one of the most popular Halloween customs, especially among children. According to tradition, people would dress up in costumes (wear special clothing, masks or disguises) to frighten the spirits away.
Dressing up in costumes是最受欢迎的万圣节风俗之一,,人们会dress up in costumes(穿戴一些特別的服裝,面具或者装饰)来吓跑鬼魂.
4. Popular Halloween costumes include vampires (creatures that