1. The origin of Halloween
The origin of Halloween name
Halloween English is All Saints Day, also known as "all saints' tribute", one of the Catholic and Orthodox festivals, and a traditional festival in western countries. Chinese-speaking areas often mistake Halloween for Halloween. "Hallow" comes from Middle English halwen, which is close to the etymology of holy. In some areas of Scotland and Canada, Halloween is still called "All Hallow Mas". On that day, the Mass ceremony to be held is to celebrate all the saints in heaven. Nowadays, for commercial interests or other purposes, all kinds of activities full of monsters are organized on the night of1October 3 1 day, which completely deviates from the sacred significance of Halloween.
There are many versions about the origin of Halloween, and the ones that spread widely are:
More than two thousand years ago, Christian churches in Europe designated 1 1 month 1 day as "All Hallows' Day". "Hallow" means saint. Legend has it that since 500 BC, Celts living in Ireland, Scotland and other places moved this festival forward by one day, that is,1October 3 1 day. They think that this day is the day when summer officially ends, that is, the beginning of the new year and the beginning of the harsh winter. At that time, people believed that the dead soul of the deceased would return to the former residence on this day to look for living beings, so as to regenerate, and this is the hope that people can get regeneration after death. The living are afraid of the spirits of the dead to seize life, so people put out the fire and candlelight on this day, so that the spirits of the dead can't find the living, and they dress up as monsters to scare away the spirits of the dead. After that, they will rekindle the fire and candlelight and start a new year's life.
Halloween is actually a festival to praise autumn, just as May Day is to praise spring. Druid, a priest of ancient Gaul, Britain and Ireland, had a grand festival to praise autumn, which lasted for a whole day from midnight on 1 October 3 1 day to the next day 1 1 month1day. They think that on that night, their great god of death, Saman, called all the ghosts of those who died that year, and these evil spirits would be punished for being born as animals. Of course, as long as the thought of this ghostly party was enough to make those simple-minded fools tremble with fear at that time. So they lit a bonfire and watched these evil spirits closely. That's how the saying that there are witches and ghosts everywhere on Halloween began. Up to now, in some isolated areas of Europe, some people still believe this is true.
The ancient Romans also had a festival on 1 1 month 1 day, which was used to pay tribute to their goddess Pomona. They roasted nuts and apples in front of the blazing bonfire. Our Halloween seems to be a combination of ancient Roman festivals and Druid festivals.
Halloween activities turned out to be very simple, and most of them were held in churches. But all over Europe, people regard Halloween as a good opportunity to have fun, tell ghost stories and scare each other. So people no longer use this festival to praise autumn, but make it a festival for monsters, witches and ghosts.
The origin of Halloween costumes
Halloween costumes originated from pranks, when adults take their children out together (usually adults drive to the side of the road and children say, "trick or treat". Adults ask children in advance to only go to houses with festive decorations and lights at the door, otherwise they are not allowed to disturb. In addition, in the process of begging for sugar, you must always stand at the gate and wait, and you are not allowed to enter the house. The recovered sugar must also be handed over to an adult for inspection before eating. Families who receive children are also required not to give home-made food or unpackaged food.
Halloween costumes are full of people, not just monotonous GREAT GHOST kids. To make the simplest ghost suit, put a white sheet on your head and dig two holes to leave your eyes; If you want to play a magician, put on black trousers and a black hat, and hide a fluffy rabbit between the hat and the top of your head. Children put on white clothes and trousers, and then tie a flashlight on their backs to dress up as little angels; There are also parents who dress their children up as their favorite cartoon images.
The origin of Halloween pumpkin lantern
Pumpkin lanterns originated in ancient Ireland. Legend has it that a man named Jack is a drunk and loves practical jokes. On Halloween, he trapped the devil in a tree, and he refused to let the devil come down until the devil promised never to let him live in hell. After Jack's death, because he didn't believe in God, he couldn't go to heaven, and the devil wouldn't let him go to hell. In order to help Jack find his way back to earth, the devil gave him a burning charcoal. Jack put the burning charcoal in a lantern he carved with a big carrot, the first "Jack's lantern", to help him find his way back to Ireland, but he never found it, so he wandered the world with a lantern forever.
In the ancient Irish legend, this little candle was placed in a hollowed-out radish and was called "Jack-O-Lantern", while the ancient radish lamp evolved to today, and it was made of pumpkin-o-Lanterns. It is said that soon after Irish people arrived in America, they found that pumpkins were better than radishes in terms of source and carving, so pumpkins became the darling of Halloween.
The traditional Mid-July Festival in China is similar to Halloween in the west. During the Ghost Festival, even many gangsters taboo many things just to avoid bad luck. It can be seen that even in folk beliefs, things of elves and ghosts are kept at a respectful distance from each other. It is a pity that it is packaged as a carnival, exciting and laissez-faire festival. With the encouragement of commercial interests, Halloween is promoted to the third largest festival besides Christmas and Thanksgiving. At this time of the year, under the cover of darkness, people confuse the world and worship fear and death with the beat of the dance of death.
2. The Legend of Halloween
In 500 BC, people living in Ireland, Scotland and other places believed that the dead would return to the place where they lived before their death on1October 3 1 day, and look for life in the living to get a chance to regenerate. Local residents are worried that ghosts will take their own lives, so when1October 3 1 day comes, all the lights will be turned off, making it impossible for ghosts to find the living and dressing up as monsters to scare away ghosts.
With the passage of time, the meaning of Halloween has gradually become festive. Therefore, the monsters and pictures symbolizing Halloween have become lovely and quaint, such as pumpkin monsters and witches. Americans who love to be creative do their best to dress up like ghosts on this day, making Halloween much more interesting.
3. Halloween ghosts
Strange ghosts
Ghost: It is said that people will turn into ghosts and return to the world after death.
Elf: a magical species that can magic. Legend has it that people like plants.
Zombie: The face is white or injured, and the image of zombie can be filled with your imagination and brain.
Werewolf: Usually human, it turns into a half-wolf and half-man on a full moon night.
Devil: a symbol of terror.
Titan: an ancient protoss who once ruled the world in Greek mythology, representing giants.
Skeleton: A cursed skeleton.
Ghoul: A legendary demon who eats corpses.
Pumpkin lantern: A lantern like a pumpkin.
Fantasy ghosts
Vampire: a supernatural creature who feeds on blood for a living. It is afraid of the sun and has pale skin. As long as you don't get burned to death by the cross, you can live forever. It is said that you are a noble among ghosts ...
Centaur: The upper body is human and the lower body is horse. Like to hold javelin!
Goblin: An animal in the forest looks like an old man. It is very small and likes to take an axe. You can find Goblin in the miracle.
Tauren: Tauren person, similar to China's tauren horse face.
Medusa: The gorgon, whoever looks at her will turn into a stone statue.
Gargoyle: Sitting on the roof of a Gothic building all day, looking at the sky or thinking?
Cartoon ghosts
Bigfoot: This giant monster has never been confirmed, but the legend has been around for a long time.
Mummy: In order to preserve the body, the ancients bound people with cloth strips.
Frankenstein, Bessemer, Lizard Man
Legendary ghosts
Bahamut: The legend of Bahamut represents the Arabian world view.
Sleepy hollow: A ghost in Irish folklore and an indispensable role in Halloween.
Superhero: a name for a hero in people's hearts.
Cartoon character
Super Mary: The role in the game Super Mary.
Immortal Moltres: commonly known as "Phoenix"
4. Halloween custom
Halloween customs include: jack-o'-lanterns, trick-or-treating, dressing up as ghosts and biting apples.
Jack-o'-Lantern
Jack-o'-lanterns, also known as Jack-o'-lanterns, originated in Ireland. In the past, pumpkins were made of turnips and potatoes. Now, Jack-o'-lanterns are made of pumpkins by hollowing out pumpkins, then carving big mouths and eyes, and finally lighting a candle in the pumpkins, so that the pumpkin lanterns are ready.
Trick or treat
Trick-or-treating is a unique custom of Halloween, mainly among children. During Halloween, children will dress themselves up in various ways, and then go out to play with a pumpkin lantern. After gathering their friends, they will go to the nearby house in droves to ask for candy. If the host doesn't give it, the children will try their best to make you laugh and cry until you are willing to fill the children with all kinds of candy.
Dress up as a ghost
Halloween is actually a ghost festival in the west, and it is a day when ghosts haunt. People just want to dress up as ghosts to scare them away, so many people will wander the streets in strange clothes and dress up as various ghosts on this day, so timid people should pay attention when they go out, and be on guard, otherwise you will be scared to death by people who dress up as ghosts.
Bobbing for apples
This is the most popular Halloween game, which is to put an apple in a basin filled with water, and let the children bite with their mouths without moving their hands or feet. If they bite an apple, it is yours.
5. Halloween greetings
1, put on a pumpkin hat and wrap it around your lucky head; Put on ghost clothes, and good luck will live on the body; Wearing superman pants, happiness can't be hidden; You'll be happier if you step on big boots. I wish you a happy Halloween and a peaceful Eucharist.
2, Halloween is coming, send you a happy ghost, wish you happy every day; Send you a rich ghost, may you be rich every day; Send you a happy ghost, may you be happy every day; Send you a universal ghost, and wish you all the best.
3. Your plump and sexy body is always lingering in my mind. The mark of your smile always makes me unforgettable. Why is the annual gathering so short, my dear Halloween jack-o'-lantern.
4, wearing a mask, really interesting, enjoy playing tricks to scare away troubles and frustrations; Jack-o'-lantern, light one, the road of happiness shines far, and good luck comes to accompany you; Halloween, there are ghosts, you don't have to hide to understand, happy ghosts will blame you!
5, big sale, big sale, Halloween sale, get rid of your troubles, party with Halloween, get rid of your flesh and blood, good luck with your hair at Halloween, and be happier at Halloween.
6, Halloween is here, GREAT GHOST kids sing together, happy ghosts arrive, and happiness arrives instantly; A deep card appears, and the mind becomes smart; Misers encounter countless money; When a naughty boy makes trouble, he is more energetic.
7. Legend has it that tonight, the ghost lingers, the dead light reappears, and ghosts turn around! May the ghost hear my call, come to your bedside at midnight, touch your face with pale face, green eyes and dry hands, and say hello to you for me: Good night Halloween!
8, deep affection, greeting cards show concern: don't be greedy for wine and cigarettes, smokers and alcoholics are out of the picture, don't be straight when you see beautiful women, don't learn to be a goat, live a colorful life, don't be a cheapskate, and wish you a happy Halloween!
9. It's Halloween. It's important to emphasize that you can pretend to be scary, but you should also be tasteful when pretending to be a ghost. Our principle is to make all ghosts happy when they see you, including the person who is reading the text message.
10, I put my greetings in the wind and accidentally blew them away. I put my blessing in the cloud and accidentally washed it away. Today, I bring my blessing to you. At midnight, your window will open and it will lie in your ear and say: Happy Halloween.