English Assignment

• Students: Cauã,Diego,Rawlison,Guilherme
• Teacher: Andreia França
• Theme: Halloween Symbols
 Bats
Bats are used to decorate Halloween
parties. Another important symbol of
Halloween is the bat. The animal usually
frequents inhospitable and dark places,
such as caves, buildings and other remote
places, so it is also associated with
Halloween
 The Black Cats

• The superstition originated in the Middle Ages,

when it was believed that cats, because of their
nocturnal habits, had part with the devil. And if
the pussy was black, it was associated with
darkness. Pope Innocent VIII, in the 15th century,
even included the animal in his list of those
persecuted by the Inquisition.
 Pumpkins

• Pumpkins are the main symbol of Halloween.

The pumpkin is the main symbol of Halloween
all over the world. The vegetable represents
fertility and wisdom.People take the stuffing
out of the pumpkin and draw a scary face on its
surface. Inside, they place candles to ward off
spirits. Vibrant orange vegetables are usually
preferred.
 The Witch
• A witch is usually portrayed in the popular
imagination as an old-fashioned woman,
with a large and wrinkled nose, an expert
and persistent manipulator of Black Magic
and endowed with a terrible laugh. The
image of the witch as a woman sitting on a
flying broom, or with the same sweep
between her legs, is also very popular.
 The Cobwebs

• Spider webs are also a symbol of Halloween.

Spiders are crawling insects and considered
scary. Their webs are found in dirty and dark
places, abandoned houses, cemeteries, caves,
etc.At Halloween parties, it is common to see
spider webs as part of the decoration, as they
give the environment a dirty and aged look.
 Costumes
• Costumes are another symbol of Halloween.
Research shows that, since the first parties held
in the world, people started to wear costumes
that night to change their personality and, with
that, deceive the spirits. , people wear various
types of costumes, especially linked to horror
movie characters. Some also like to paint their
face with materials that imitate blood or as if the
face is disfigured.
 Skulls

• Skulls used in Halloween decorations. Skulls

and skeletons represent dead people and
ghosts, so they are also symbols of
Halloween. Studies point out that the skull
means death or danger and the skeleton,
human mortality. In Mexico, skulls signify
mourning and celebration and, at the same
time, they are considered offerings for
departed loved on
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