This has always been one of my favorite holidays; partly for
the candy and partly for the decorations. I tried to explain the idea of
dressing up and trick-or-treating to my host family here, but as I started to
speak about it, I realized how silly it sounded. They said there was certainly
nothing like it in South Africa. I miss carving pumpkins and apple pie, but I
know that it will be there when I return in a couple of years.
I tried to do some online research on the origins of
Halloween. While there are some commonalities in the explanations I found,
overall, no one seems to be sure. Maybe next year when I am teaching, I will
try to find a few more details and have a little Halloween party with my
learners. I’m sure I can find some ways to incorporate maths!
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