Halloween is held on November 1st every year.
Halloween, also known as All Saints' Day, is a traditional festival in Western countries, originating from religious festivals of Catholicism and other Christian religions. The festival falls on November 1st every year, and Halloween (October 31st) is the most lively moment of this festival. In Chinese, Halloween is often incorrectly translated as Halloween.
The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the celebrations held by the ancient Celtic people. At that time, people believed that October 31st was the dividing line between summer and autumn, and it was also the moment when the door to the ghost world opened.
Therefore, people worship and celebrate this special moment through various activities. Today, Halloween has developed into a festival full of joy, entertainment and creativity, which not only has religious significance, but also has a strong secular character.
During Halloween, people hold various activities to celebrate, such as dressing up as various ghosts, elves or historical figures, and performing parades, performances and games. Additionally, children would knock on doors from door to door, demanding candy or else trick-or-treating. Legend has it that on this night, various ghosts and ghosts will dress up as children and blend into the crowd to celebrate the coming of Halloween.
Characteristics of Halloween:
1. Festival meaning: For many people, Halloween is a happy holiday, an opportunity for family reunion, and an opportunity to show personal imagination and Opportunities for creativity. However, there is also a profound meaning behind Halloween. It reminds people to respect the deceased and also makes people think about the issues of life, death and the soul.
2. Holiday symbols: Halloween symbols include jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, vampires, witches, bats, etc. Pumpkin lanterns are one of the most representative symbols. People carve pumpkins into various shapes, such as ghost faces, ghosts, etc.
3. Festival activities: The main activities of Halloween include costume parties, parades, games and candy collection. People will put on various costumes and make up into various characters to participate in the masquerade party, where they will dance, eat snacks and drink alcohol. In addition, people will go out on Halloween parades, walk through the streets, chant trick-or-treating slogans, and ask for candy from businesses and residents.