Samhain Activities & Reading

Take your students back in time to discover the ancient roots of Halloween! This Samhain & Celtic New Year Activity Pack is the perfect cultural alternative to standard holiday lessons.

Designed for Elementary & Middle School, this “Hidden Class Gem” explores the history, traditions, and significance of Samhain. Through engaging reading passages and puzzles, students will learn how this harvest festival evolved into the modern celebrations we know today.

What’s Inside This Cultural Packet?

• Reading Comprehension: An informative passage explaining the origins of Samhain and the Celtic New Year.

• Comprehension Checks: Questions to test understanding and retention.

• Geography & Culture: List of countries that celebrate these traditions today.

• Vocabulary Building: Exercises to master new historical terms.

• Fun & Games:

• Crossword Puzzle: Test knowledge of Celtic terms.

• Word Search: Fun vocabulary reinforcement.

• Themed Coloring: Artistic pages featuring Celtic knots and harvest symbols.

• Answer Keys Included: For easy and quick grading.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Educational “Halloween”: Perfect for schools that don’t allow costumes but want to teach the history of the season.
• Multicultural: Promotes global awareness and understanding of ancient cultures.
• No Prep: Ready-to-use worksheets perfect for October lesson plans.
• Versatile: Great for Social Studies, ELA, or History centers.

Great For:

• History of Halloween Lessons
• Ancient Civilizations / Celtic Units
• Fall / Harvest Festival Activities
• Substitute Teacher Plans

Uncover the mystery of the Celtic New Year! Add this resource to your cart and give your students a history lesson they’ll never forget.