September 18th of the lunar calendar in 2123 is Halloween on October 1th of the Gregorian calendar.
On this day, people will hold various celebrations, such as parades, parties and bonfires. Children will wear all kinds of costumes, scary masks and go door to door to ask for candy. This is what we often call trick-or-treating. Adults will also participate in this game and enjoy this festival full of joy and mystery.
In addition, there is an important traditional custom of Halloween, that is, the jack-o-lantern. People will carve all kinds of pumpkin lanterns, use them to light up the dark night, and also symbolize the spirit of driving away evil.
A pumpkin lantern is usually hollowed out from a round pumpkin, and then a candle or LED lamp is placed inside. These jack-o-lanterns will be placed in doorways, windows or gardens, bringing warmth and joy to the whole family.
In addition, Halloween is a traditional food festival. People will prepare all kinds of desserts and sweets to entertain visiting children. Classic Halloween foods include chocolate, candy apples and pumpkin pie. People will also make some special cakes and cookies decorated with images such as bats and little witches, which will bring more fun to children.
Halloween features:
1. Makeup and costume: One of the most striking features of Halloween is to make up and wear all kinds of scary, mysterious or weird costumes. People will wear costumes of zombies, vampires, witches and other characters, and even design and make their own unique shapes. Makeup is also an important part. People will use various special cosmetics to create creepy effects, such as skull makeup and scar makeup.
2. Jack-o'-lanterns: Another well-known Halloween feature is carving jack-o'-lanterns. People will choose big pumpkins, carve scary faces or ghostly images on them, and then place candles inside to create unique lighting effects. Jack-o'-lanterns are usually placed on the doorsteps or windows of homes as a way to welcome and scare trick-or-treating children.
3. Candy and Trick-or-Treat: Halloween is also a long-awaited festival for children, because they can take part in trick-or-treating activities. This tradition originated from Halloween in Ireland and Scotland, when children would knock on their neighbors' doors in makeup clothes and ask for candy or small gifts. If the host doesn't have candy, the children will play some practical jokes, such as doodling or flying balloons.