Halloween Trick-or-Treating Workshop at Pegasus ELS
Halloween, celebrated every year on October 31st, is a holiday that captures the imagination of both children and adults around the world. Today, it is known for costumes, decorated houses, carved pumpkins, and the fun tradition of trick-or-treating. However, the history of Halloween goes far beyond candy and parties. Its origins reach back more than two thousand years, to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”). For the Celts, who lived in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter — a time often associated with death and darkness.
During Samhain, people believed that the boundary between the world of the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to return to Earth. To protect themselves, they lit bonfires and wore masks or costumes to disguise their identities from wandering ghosts. When Christianity spread across Europe, the church tried to replace the pagan festival with its own religious holidays, such as All Saints’ Day (or All Hallows’ Day) on November 1st, and All Hallows’ Eve the night before — which later became known as Halloween.
Over the centuries, the celebration changed and mixed with various cultural traditions. Immigrants from Ireland and Scotland brought Halloween to North America in the 19th century, where it slowly evolved into a community-centered holiday focused on fun and entertainment. Today, Halloween combines ancient beliefs, religious customs, and modern creativity, making it a unique celebration that continues to fascinate people across the globe.
On the evening of 31 October 2025, the classrooms of Pegasus English Language School were transformed into a creative Halloween corner filled with colours, laughter, and spooky excitement. Children aged 6 to 11 took part in a special Halloween Trick-or-Treating Workshop, where imagination and fun came together.
At the workshop, the young participants turned paper bags into haunted houses, made juice boxes look like mummies, salted sticks into broomsticks, they added candies to a witch’s cauldron, and made pumpkins out of lollipops.
During the workshop, the young participants designed and decorated their own trick-or-treat bags using colourful paper, ribbons, stickers, and Halloween-themed decorations like pumpkins, bats, and spiders. Each bag reflected the child’s personality and creativity — some were scary, some funny, and some simply magical!
Beyond the crafts, the event also promoted teamwork, English vocabulary connected to the Halloween theme, and creative expression through art. Students practiced their Halloween vocabulary and their fine-motor skills through crafts.
In the end, the classroom was filled with singing and dancing and they played a game and won rewards.The atmosphere was filled with laughter, music, and of course — sweet treats for everyone.
The workshop was a wonderful way for children to celebrate Halloween in a safe, educational, and creative environment — the Pegasus way.
Author: Lena J.
