3 Timeless Halloween Traditions
Each year leaves seems to transform into gold and bronze confetti like colors after the balmy summer has finished Store displays become overrun by goblins, witches and skulls. The neighbors' doorsteps are host to smiling pumpkins, while paper bats are hanging threateningly from all imaginable belfries. Each of the mentioned are signs of the arrival of the Halloween season.
One of the oldest of all traditional holidays, Halloween is also one of the most mysterious. Its origins have evaded distinct claim for centuries; though, most people don't seem to mind. Halloween may be based on All Saints Day or the Celtic Calendar. Either way, the most important thing is to have a magical night. This is a peep at a selection of some of the favorite traditions of Halloween.
The Jack-o-lantern is perhaps the most common of all Halloween symbols. This is a scary or funny face carved into the outside of a pumpkin. The inside is hollowed out and a lit candle is inserted. In the dark of night, the glowing creepy faces inspire fright in all who pass. In the United States, Jack-o'-lantern can be traced back to the time before harvest season where there are lots of pumpkins in farms all over the country. Halloween developed in the 1800's when it crossed with the display of pumpkins to form the beautiful celebration it is today.
The Halloween costume is one of the most anticipated aspects of Halloween. Halloween costumes have come about for two main reasons; hiding who you really are in order to play jokes, and the Celtic tradition of wearing costumes in order to celebrate. Costumes range from the spirited goblins, witches and ghosts, to a wide range of popular pop-culture characters and super heroes.
Sure, you can find lots of great store-bought costumes anytime after September first, but the most impressive costumes are always homemade. The most important elements are originality, creativity and frugality.
Finally, many people regard as the best part of Halloween to be the traditional practice otherwise known as "Trick-or-Treating.Usually pre-teen age kids and children go from house to house , adorned in costumes appropriate to the season, requesting treats and goodies in exchange for being let off the traditional Halloween tricks and japes . Many adults gather goodies and hand them out, pretending to be frightened of the two-foot goblin standing on their front porch with his mask askew. Obtaining candy on Halloween is a favorite activity for many children, as well as one that will probably be treasured for the rest of their lives.
