Hello, dear readers! Today I want to share with you some amazing facts and traditions-one of the most mysterious and exciting holidays of the year!
Are you ready to plunge into the world of ghosts, witches and pumpkins? Then let's go!
🧙HISTORY:
This holiday has ancient roots associated with the Celtic holiday of Samhain, which was celebrated at the end of October. The Celts believed that at night this boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead becomes thinner, and spirits can move freely between the worlds. To protect themselves from evil spirits, people put on masks and costumes, lit bonfires and held rituals.
🎃🕯PUMPKINS AND JACK:
One of the most recognizable symbols is pumpkins with carved faces, such as Jack Lanterns. Legend has it that an Irish drunkard named Jack tricked the devil and was condemned to eternal wandering between the living and dead worlds. To light his way, Jack used a turnip with burning charcoal inside. When Irish immigrants arrived in America, they replaced turnips with pumpkins, and so the tradition of making scary faces out of pumpkins and lighting them with lanterns was born.
👺👻COSTUMES AND MASKS:
Costumes and masks play a major role in the celebration of Pat's night. In ancient times, people wore masks to hide from evil spirits and protect their face from being recognized by them. Today's costumes have become a way to reveal your personality and creativity. From classic witches and vampires to modern superheroes and pop culture characters, the choice of costumes is almost unlimited.
🍬🍭🍬TRADITION: "Sweet or nasty"
One of the most beloved traditions announced is
"Trick-or-Treat". Children in costumes go to their neighbors' houses in search of sweets and sweets. If they are not given treats, they can "punish" the owners of an inhospitable house, for example, by painting something on the windows or throwing toilet paper at the house. ha-ha. This tradition has its roots in medieval customs, when the poor went to the homes of rich citizens, asking for food and money in exchange for prayers for the dead.
😨😱GHOSTLY LEGENDS AND SCARY STORIES:
Obviously, this is a time for telling scary stories and legends. That night, people came together to share their creepy and exciting stories. Some of these stories have real roots, while others are just figments of the imagination or simple fiction. But in any case, they create an atmosphere of mystery and horror that makes this night so special.
🎃💯MODERN TRADITIONS:
Today, this holiday is celebrated all over the world. People throw parties, attend themed events, watch horror movies and participate in various creative activities. It is supposed to be not only a time for fun and entertainment, but also an opportunity to find something of your own in the world of mysticism and magic.
🔮CONCLUSION:
It is supposed to be a holiday full of mystery and magic. From ancient Celtic rituals to modern parties, this day gives us the opportunity to reflect on the dark corners of our imagination and enjoy the atmosphere of horror, magic and fun. So put on your costumes, light candles in pumpkins and get ready for a luxurious night! WHOOOO! ha-ha
Happy holidays to you, dear thrill seekers! May your scary night be filled with joy, fun and, of course, give you a little fear and magic!
the beautiful WITCH ELSA 🎃👻🍂