As Granny lit the oven she recalled bonfires on Halloween night. The old people said it was to ward off evil. She made herself a cup of tea and sat down at the kitchen table with the children.
“Tell us more about the old days,” pleaded Niamh.
Granny looked at their eager faces. They are growing up fast, thought Granny…they are young people now, but still children at heart. Niamh was 12, her brother, Sean 14, and their cousin, Conor, was 13.
Grand-mère regardait leurs visages qui avaient hâte d'en savoir plus. Ils grandissent vite, pensa la grand-mère... ce sont de jeunes personnes maintenant mais toujours des enfants dans leur coeur. Niamh avait 12douze ans, son frère Sean quatorze et leur cousin Conor en avait treize.
“Well, you know how you like a bonfire at Halloween…”“Yes, and toasting marshmallows,” added Niamh. “Yes, Gran,” interrupted Conor.“Do you know why people built bonfires in the first place?”“To keep them safe,” suggested Sean.
“That’s right, Sean. They were supposed to keep evil away. And do you know why people wear masks and dress up for Halloween?”
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