Halloween (short for “All Hallows Eve”) is not a holiday that is celebrated in all cultures. It is mainly celebrated in western cultures such as Ireland, USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Halloween is celebrated on the night of October 31. People who rejoice in this holiday often do so with traditions such as trick-or-treating, costume parties, bonfires, attending “haunted houses,” consuming candy, and carving pumpkin lanterns. These traditions were inherited primarily from Irish and Scottish immigrants.

A Halloween tradition that encompasses most urban legends, countries, and historical events is the act of dressing in costumes and masks. In the past, it was said that these masks were supposed to scare away evil spirits. However, costumes today vary from “terrifying” creatures to heroic figures, depending on the person’s preference.

Children who dress up will often go “trick or treating” (an activity that dates back to 1911). Children will go door-to-door and ask for treats, reciting the phrase “trick or treat!” The owner will leave a Halloween treat (usually candy) in the children’s bag and the children will move on to the next house.

Another Halloween tradition is to have a festival with a bonfire. This tradition is from the Celtic culture that believed that fire would attract insects, which would attract bats to the area. This was essential to their beliefs that the boundaries between the living and the dead overlapped on the night of October 31.

A more modern Halloween tradition is to celebrate the night at a costume party. Attendees would dress up in various costumes and visit their friends. These parties would consist of activities such as a costume contest, apple hunting (where people dip their heads into a barrel filled with water and try to grab an apple that sways with only their teeth), watching horror movies, and reciting scary stories. .

Carving pumpkin lanterns is another Halloween tradition. It consists of gutting a pumpkin and carving a ghoulish face on the front. Subsequently, it is lit with a candle (which is placed inside the pumpkin) and placed outside to entertain the people who pass by.

Although this holiday is celebrated with joy and rejoicing, some cultures are offended by the demonic and terrifying creatures that are depicted on the Halloween festivities. The background to this holiday is shrouded in mystery and folklore, but in the end, the final decision rests with you. Whether or not you choose to celebrate this holiday by celebrating the deceased, worshiping the harvest season (as in Gaelic culture) or using it as an excuse to have a costume party with your friends, depends solely on your beliefs.

If you choose to celebrate this holiday this year, try some of these traditions with your family and friends. You can choose a fancy Halloween costume mask and party dress or dress up as your favorite superhero. Remember, the main idea of ​​today’s Halloween celebrations is to have fun with your loved ones and indulge in some delicious treats.