Interesting Facts about Halloween
The name "Halloween", earlier "Hallowe'en", has been derived from the phrase ‘All Hallow Even. It is logical that the word ‘even’ has been shortened to e’en. It is even a shortened derivation of the word ‘evening’. The original phrase was even derived from an Old English phrase ‘Eallra Halgena afen.’ Now, that old English term is known as All Saints’ Day. Halloween is basically coinciding with the observance of All Saints’ Day on November 1. However, many Halloween parties and events are held on the eve of the 31st of October.
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In the 9th century AD, the Catholic Church had measured the day as beginning at sunset. This is in accordance to the Florentine calendar. It was believed that modern Halloween observance came directly from the Celtics in Ireland. Samhain is an old Irish word that means ‘summer’s end.’ The same festival was also observed by ancient Britons who called their celebrations as Calan Gaeaf. Samhain commemorates the end of the year’s lighter half and the start of the darker half. Thus, some people then called the occasion as their ‘Celtic New Year.’
Halloween has truly become a customary affair. Scaring and being scared has become part of pure Halloween fun. Every year, you would notice that people are getting more and more creative in putting up unique Halloween ideas. Interestingly, some people are able to create freaky decors and unique looking foods without actually altering the way things are done. Do you want to scare the nerve out of your visitors this coming Halloween? You do not have to spend too much for it. Here are some practical and effective fun ideas.
Halloween has also become synonymous with spirits, and not the kind in a bottle. It was believed that wearing ghostly costumes and putting up scary decors could be a way to appease the harmful spirits that could roam around. Thus, most people try to wear spooky costumes and make their homes look scary to be able to avoid encountering problems with the third kind. To this day, this belief is still creating waves.
Halloween has always been associated with orange and black, now known as the universal Halloween colors. These are associated with the popular symbols like jack-o’ lantern. Aside from the decors, the colors, and the symbols, Halloween has been made even more fun and interesting by the many activities that have created a unique modern tradition. Observe that when you go to department stores, there could be color scheme featuring black and orange storewide.
The occasion is now known for fun tasks like trick or treating, ghost tours, bonfires, costume parties, pranks, watching of horror movies, and reading of ghost stories. Halloween has also become that time of the year when people sit back and hear stories and anecdotes about ghosts and paranormal encounters. This notion has created a great scare among children, who now are changing gears and are seeing Halloween more as a fun celebration.
No wonder, people from all walks of life are now looking up to and anticipating the fun Halloween experience. Every year is a different year for parties and celebrations.
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