Is October 31 not Halloween? What day is Halloween on exactly? Have you ever wondered why you should dress up for Halloween? And what is the origin of the classic "trick-or-treating"? Let's take a look at the 8 traditional customs about Halloween!
Happy HalloweenHappy Halloween! Every year at the end of October, people around the world look forward to Halloween, a festival full of mystical atmosphere. Why is Halloween so popular, and what is its origin? Get ready to explore the origins of Halloween costumes, the fantastical story of jack-o-lanterns, and the age-honored trick-or-treating customs as we unveil the curtain of the festive season full of wonder and mystery!
The origin of Halloween
There are different theories about the origin and origin of Halloween, but most believe that Halloween originated BC, and the Celts living in Ireland, Scotland and other places would celebrate the New Year on November 1 every year. On this day, the days become shorter and the nights longer, and they believe that this is the most ambiguous moment at the junction of yin and yang, and all kinds of evil spirits and undead have the opportunity to come to the world and be reborn. To exorcise these demons and the dead, the Celts held the festival of Samhain, which allowed them to leave the world and return to heaven. Over time, Sahain evolved into what we know today, Halloween.
What day is Halloween dated?
The real Halloween is celebrated on November 1 every year, and the "Halloween" celebrated today on October 31 is an evolution of "All Hallows Eve", which refers to the eve of Halloween, also known as Halloween. So October 31 is celebrated as Halloween!
4 Halloween traditions
Have you ever wondered why you should dress up for Halloween? And what is the origin of the classic "trick-or-treating"? Let's take you to decrypt it!
Halloween custom activity 1, Halloween dress-up
The Celts believed that October 31 of each year was the end of summer and the beginning of winter, representing an important turning point of the year, and therefore regarded this day as "Day of the Dead" or "Halloween". Legend has it that on that day, when various evil spirits appeared, the souls of the deceased would also leave the underworld and come to the mortal world to visit relatives and friends. Therefore, the night was particularly dangerous. To scare away evil ghosts, the Celts would put on masks and travel through the village. It became the origin of the Halloween dress-up event later, what are you going to dress up this year?
万圣节习俗活动2、不给糖就捣蛋（TRICK OR TREAT）
ON HALLOWEEN, CHILDREN OFTEN GO TO THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE IN GROUPS AND SAY "TRICK OR TREAT!" OUT LOUD. This tradition comes from the Celtic belief that on this day, the spirits of the dead would return to the mortal world, and the provision of food to the spirits was seen as a blessing and a way to avoid being harmed by them. This custom has been passed down and has evolved into today's fun tradition of children going door-to-door begging for candy.
HALLOWEEN CUSTOM EVENT 3: JACK O'LANTERN
The jack-o'-lantern is arguably one of the most iconic symbols of Halloween. These jack-o-lanterns are also known as "Jack's Lanterns" and are rumored to have a man named Jack in Ireland. It is said that he once teased Satan, and after his death, heaven and hell refused to accept him, so he wandered through the underworld with a lantern made of white radish.
In United Kingdom and Ireland, it was customary for residents to light candles from hollowed-out turnips or beetroot to make jack lanterns. However, immigrants to the United States translated this tradition into jack lanterns made from pumpkins, which are large and easy to carve patterns. As a result, many families began carving terrifying faces into pumpkins and placing them on the doorstep ladder in hopes of driving away demons and yokai.
Halloween Activity 4: Apple Bobbing
Halloween parties are often accompanied by a variety of fun games, the most classic of which is the "Apple Bobbing" game! This tradition dates back to the ancient Roman period, when Pomona, the goddess of harvest, was celebrated as a celebrity.
The game of "Bite an Apple" is usually played in a large basin or barrel filled with water, with several apples floating around. Participants need to rely on the strength of their mouths to bite the apple floating on the surface of the water to win!