The Halloween Capital Of The World
What’s so scary about Anoka, Minnesota?
Interesting Facts in Easy English
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- self-proclaimed: decided or claimed (a title) on one’s own
- sponsor: to support a person or cause with funding or assistance
- deter: to prevent
- vandalize: to purposely cause damage to property
- kick off: to start something
- festivities: celebrations and activities related to a holiday or event
- spot: to see or suddenly notice someone or something
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The Halloween Capital Of The World
Note: Many Americans use an “a” to spell the colour gray. In other English-speaking countries, it is usually spelled grey. An easy way to remember this is that American starts with an “a” like their gray.
Comprehension Questions
- Why did this town organize its first Halloween parade?
- What is the Pumpkin Bowl?
- Who was Bill Andberg?
Discussion Questions: Why is it important for towns and cities to have their own unique traditions? Share some traditions from your own hometown.
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