History of Halloween in Simple English | A2-B1 Listening

Learn the real history of Halloween in simple English! 🎃 This story is perfect for A2-B1 learners. Listen, read the subtitles, and improve your English listening. Where does Halloween come from? Why do we carve pumpkins? Who was Stingy Jack? And where does "trick or treat" come from? Find out in this easy English story. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:17 The Celts and Samhain (SOW-in) 1:10 The night between two worlds 1:46 All Hallows' Eve: how Halloween got its name 2:15 The story of Stingy Jack 3:02 From turnips to pumpkins 3:46 Trick or treat: where candy comes from 4:54 Halloween today 5:28 Conclusion 📚 VOCABULARY FROM THE STORY festival - a big celebration with traditions spirit - a ghost or a soul costume - special clothes for a party or celebration carve - to cut a shape or a face into something lantern - a light you can carry legend - an old story that people tell for many years turnip - a round white and purple vegetable tradition - something people do for many years hollow - empty inside famine - a time when there is very little food haunted - visited by ghosts brave - not afraid 💬 QUESTION FOR YOU What is your favorite Halloween tradition? Write it in the comments in English! I read every comment. 🎧 HOW TO USE THIS VIDEO 1. Listen once without subtitles. 2. Listen again with subtitles. 3. Pause and repeat your favorite sentences (shadowing). 4. Write 3 new words in your notebook. 📌 NEW ENGLISH STORIES EVERY WEEK Subscribe to Lingua Beaver and learn English through stories, conversations, and real-life situations. #Halloween #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening