Concetti Chiave
- Halloween is celebrated on October 31st in England, Scotland, Ireland, and the U.S.A., marking the eve of All Saints Day.
- Traditionally, girls used "magic rites" to predict their future husbands, but modern celebrations focus on fancy dress parties and "trick or treat" activities.
- During "trick or treat," children visit houses asking for treats; if none are given, they may play tricks on the residents.
- Both children and adults dress up as ghosts and witches, a nod to the belief that spirits can be seen on Halloween night.
- Participants carry "Jack o Lanterns," which are hollowed-out turnips or pumpkins with candles inside, as part of the tradition.
Halloween Traditions
Halloween is a popular tradition celebrated in England, Scotland, Ireland and the U.S.A. every year on October 31st, the heve of All Saints Day. Once, according to an old tradition, girls would use certain "magic rites" to foresee who they would marry. Today, the day usually involves fancy dress parties and children visiting houses and asking the neighbours if they want a "trick or treat". If the people in the house give the children a treat, money or sweets, the children will not play a trick on them. Otherwise, the children will play tricks, like dumping dustbins or throwing flour at windows, etc.
Spirits and Costumes
The tradition also says that during the night it is possible to see spirits and,as a consequence,both children and adults dress up as ghost and witches and carry hollowed-out turnips or pumpkins with candles called "Jack o Lanterns" and go from door to door.
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