Instructional Video7:45
Religion for Breakfast

History of Halloween: Pagan or Christian?

12th - Higher Ed
Halloween was not always a holiday of candy, costumes, and parties. Its history stretches back almost two thousand years. But what is this history? And what extent can we call Halloween a Christian holiday...if at all?
Instructional Video6:50
Curated Video

The Origins of Halloween part 1: A Look into the Celtic Festival of Samhain

12th - Higher Ed
Learn about the history and origins of the Halloween tradition. Discover how the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter, evolved into the modern holiday of Halloween. Explore the ancient...
Instructional Video9:49
Curated Video

The Origins of Halloween part 2: From Pagan Festivals to Modern Celebrations

12th - Higher Ed
This video explores the origins of Halloween and how it evolved over time. From early Christian feast days merged with northern European festivals for the dead, to the All Saints Day and All Souls Day, the video delves into how the...
Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

Dia de Muertos: Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explains Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition that honors the deceased. It explains the cultural significance of the holiday, including the belief that spirits of the dead are reunited with their loved ones....
Instructional Video
National Geographic

National Geographic: Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos

9th - 10th
National Geographic presents this short video telling the history of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead.