HAPPY HALLOWEEN !

Halloween is coming!!! It's a special time for both British and Americans. On the night of the 31st October, children all around the world, mainly in the UK and the USA, wear spooky costumes and knock on their neighbours' houses to ask for sweets while they shout "trick or treat". It's a very ancient custom whose origins go back to Celtic times. It's a time for listening to frightening stories about ghosts, witches, vampires and all kind of freaky monsters. There are very good films you could see at this time of the year, if you are daring enough!! The world of cinema is full of horror stories but I've found others which combine horror with tenderness and love. Don't lose films such as "Corpse Bride" (La Novia Cadáver) by Tim Burton or "Coraline" (Los Mundos de Coraline) by Henry  Selick. You'll have a nice surprise!! But, above all, I'd like to recommend you a film from 1993 which I consider a  masterpiece: "HOCUS POCUS". It's a surprising story taking place during Halloween which mixes horror, magic, friendship, love and lots of fun. And don't miss the fancy dress party scene ! You'll love the witches singing "I put a spell on you"!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yD8VuiK0W8).

And if have are into Michael Jackson's music, don't miss his most terrifying video, "Thriller", on  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA&ob=av2n . 
If you want you can listen to  the song and then do some listening exercise on: 
http://promo.oupe.es/halloween/activities/eoi/HC_EOI_ADV_LISTENING.pdf

Have fun and HAPPY HALLOWEEN to everybody!