Halloween is known to be a holiday of witches, jack o' lanterns and trick-or-treating but it is much more. This video explores several folk traditions from Costa Rica, Mexico and Ireland to explain some Halloween symbols, the origin of costumes, and the custom of trick-or-treating. Children learn that despite the many rituals surrounding the holiday, Halloween is a time to celebrate and honor the memory of loved ones past, and can be a time to talk abut death and other subjects that may be frightening to them. Also covered is Halloween safety. Available in Spanish tracks. .