Halloween Informative Speech

Do you celebrate Halloween? Why, Why not
There are many safety hazards to worry about during Halloween night. Some are not all that true. Razor blades in apples are more myth than reality (2). Here are some steps parents should take in order to keep them and their kids safe. It’s a good idea to warn children not to eat any teats before an adult has examined them carefully (2). Many people have started to switch out candy for toys. “So don’t forget to examine toys and novelty items as well” (2). Pedestrians are vulnerable on Halloween (2). To keep them safe try to keep the costume light. Children should wear well-fitting sturdy shoes (2). Try tying reflectors, or pie pans to a disposable bag help kids become easier to see in the dark while trick-or-treating. To help the trick-or-treaters see “make sure the masks fit” (2). Tie scarfs and hats securely to prevent them from obscuring the child’s vision (2).
Many people believe that Halloween is the “Devil’s Holiday”. In fact, people who believe this would be surprised to find out it is not true. There are many traditions in Halloween. Each “tradition” has a different history. For example “Jack-o'-lanterns were once made out of turnips, beets and potatoes” (4). The jack-o'-lantern comes from an old Irish tale about a man named Stingy Jack (4). Stingy jack tricked the devil and in return was forced to wonder the earth (4). It was not until the Irish Potato Famine that many counties used pumpkins instead of potatoes and