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All excerpts are taken from this delightful children’s book about All Hallow’s Eve from the Timid Rabit Series ®.

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The All Hallows Eve Story Activity 1

On Friday the 30th of October before school let out, the teacher taught the students a history lesson about All Hallows’ Eve. The teacher told them that it is a celebration observed on the 31 of October. She taught the children that on this day the world would be made visible to mankind, and that spirits could play tricks on them just to help keep their memory alive. She also said that on this day its practice was that of pulling harmless pranks on others. Those that pulled pranks were called Trick-or-treaters. Trick-or-treaters would wear masks and costumes and go from house to house with the threat that they will pull a trick if they do not receive a treat.

The teacher gave each one a bag of treats so they would be good boys and girls and not go begging for any more treats. No tricks and no more treats for them since she had now satisfied the rule for that day. Each child went home happy with their big bag of goodies that their teacher had given them in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve that would begin tomorrow.

You will never guess who was in the classroom eating the leftover lunches in the student’s backpack. You guessed it right. The dirty rat, Mitch the Snitch. Mitch waited for everyone to leave before leaving the classroom because he had a lot in his belly that day. His belly was hurting because of all the different types of food the children’s moms and dads had filled the kids' lunch bags. Those kids were spoiled and Mitch loved it. He liked school too because he learned a lot about the world, and on this day he learned that it was going to be a free for all when it comes to tricking the people in the village. This is one time he wished he had NOT just learned about All Hallows’ Eve because knowing this made him even more mischievous. He took the last bite of a bologna sandwich that little Sally left behind and rubbed his belly with a sinister laugh, “Oh, the things that I shall do to help the children remember this day. It will be my pleasure to help them remember All Hallows’ Eve for the rest of their life. hahaha!” said Mitch.

Comprehension Questions

1. Where does this story take place?

2. Why does the teacher give each child a bag of goodies?

3. Who is Mitch?

4. Why do you think Mitch wished he had not learned about this day?

5. What does this holiday mean for the children?

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The All Hallows Eve Story Activity 2

On Friday the 30th of October before school let out, the teacher taught the students a history lesson about All Hallows’ Eve. The teacher told them that it is a celebration observed on the 31 of October. She taught the children that on this day the world would be made visible to mankind, and that spirits could play tricks on them just to help keep their memory alive. She also said that on this day its practice was that of pulling harmless pranks on others. Those that pulled pranks were called Trick-or-treaters. Trick-or-treaters would wear masks and costumes and go from house to house with the threat that they will pull a trick if they do not receive a treat.

The teacher gave each one a bag of treats so they would be good boys and girls and not go begging for any more treats. No tricks and no more treats for them since she had now satisfied the rule for that day. Each child went home happy with their big bag of goodies that their teacher had given them in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve that would begin tomorrow.

You will never guess who was in the classroom eating the leftover lunches in the student’s backpack. You guessed it right. The dirty rat, Mitch the Snitch. Mitch waited for everyone to leave before leaving the classroom because he had a lot in his belly that day. His belly was hurting because of all the different types of food the children’s moms and dads had filled the kids' lunch bags. Those kids were spoiled and Mitch loved it. He liked school too because he learned a lot about the world, and on this day he learned that it was going to be a free for all when it comes to tricking the people in the village. This is one time he wished he had NOT just learned about All Hallows’ Eve because knowing this made him even more mischievous. He took the last bite of a bologna sandwich that little Sally left behind and rubbed his belly with a sinister laugh, “Oh, the things that I shall do to help the children remember this day. It will be my pleasure to help them remember All Hallows’ Eve for the rest of their life. hahaha!” said Mitch.

He called all the animals to the pond to tell them of their next great adventure. He even took attendance just like the teacher does every morning before starting her class.

The All Hallows Eve Story (continued)

I have called you all here today to let you know that tomorrow is All Hallows’ Eve Day. All Hallows' Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on the 31 of October. The teacher taught the children that on this day the spirits would be made visible to mankind, you know Us, and the spirits would play many tricks on humans just to remind them that they still exist but on the other side, called heaven. It was one of the practices of pulling tricks for treats which are usually harmless pranks but I think it is a fun thing to do. We ladies and gentlemen, are going to be the celebrants or shall I say, the Trick-or-treaters.

Activity 2 - Create a bag puppet costume to match each of the critters and how they will dress for All Hallows Eve and retell the story.

Steven the skunk, Paul the porcupine, and Raleigh the raccoon all agreed to dress up like the Mexican Three Amigos. They were so excited to be portraying the Three Amigos in Mexico that they practiced saying, “Wherever there is injustice you will find us, to defeat the defeatless, to defend the defenseless, and to oppose the opposeless, and do you have anything else besides Mexican food?” These were great quotes that the Real Three Amigos said in the movie. They saw that movie a hundred times and they memorized all the lines to it. Raleigh had some sombreros they could wear. They already felt like brothers. Why not? Or they also discussed dressing up like the Three Musketeers. Both were great ideas but Raleigh had the hats and the speeches ready so they decided to stay with the Three Amigos.

The All Hallows Eve Story (continued)

Donny the Donkey wanted to dress up like a bull. He had always wanted to be known as being brave and strong and save the world from bad critters. Mother Earth made him a donkey because donkeys have a kind heart. They always help people and that was his destiny. Henry the Hyena and Mikey the mosquito were a little confused because no matter what they dressed up as, their size and their behavior gave them away.

Mikey likes to suck people’s blood just for a little nourishment and health purposes, he says. He often reminds us that he needs a little sugar now and then. It helps keep his metabolism going throughout the day or night. He mentioned once that he especially likes to suck the kids' blood because it is a lot sweeter. They eat a lot of candy. Mikey would often tell us, “All I need is just a little bitty taste, to satisfy my urges to sting people.You know I am a mosquito and mosquitos like to sting and suck blood. That’s just what I do, I can't help myself.”

Henry the Hyena, had a very particular laugh that was very distinguishable. That was going to be very hard for him to hide, if he was going to try and trick people he would have to disguise his laughter. Everyone and anyone that had visited the Judge at the courthouse knew Henry. They hated the times he laughed when they had to pay their fines. So Henry thought he would dress up like the Honorable Judge Jaguar. He practiced that night slamming his gavel and saying, “Guilty! Off with your head if you don't give me some treats!”. Of course that is something he saw on cable TV. Judge Jaguar never said that. I do not think that was legal even for those that were sentenced like that a long time ago.

Bear, Pig, Rabbit, and Turkey went to Rabbits house for some popcorn and a late night episode of Animal Kingdom. They all agreed that some of the animals had to keep an eye on the pranksters. So they decided to dress up like ghosts. They each got a white sheet and cut holes for the eyes and nose to breathe. Bear was a little too big for just one sheet. Remember bears love their honey and this Bear had lots of Honey to eat that year. The group had to give up a portion of their sheets and share it with Bear. They patched their pieces to make one very large ghost costume for Bear. He tried walking but the sheet made him stumble and fall a few times. So they made some white sheet shoes so that Bear’s ghost costume would fall above his ankles.

After measuring and stitching the arms and pockets they all called it a night and went home to sleep. When Panther saw that the village was resting in peace. He went to visit Mitch. Panther looked like a real ghost without the sheet, because he was black and all you could see at night were the red circles called eyes.