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The History of Halloween
Halloween is an ancient festival, which has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain (Sah-ween), this was when the Celts (the ancient inhabitants of GreatBritain) celebrated their New Year and the day they believed that the souls of those who had died that year progressed to the underworld. It was said to be a night when ghosts, demons and witches roamedthe earth and people tried to placate them with offerings of nuts and berries.
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A Halloween Superstition
It was believed to be the night when the barrier between the living world andthat of the spirits was at its weakest. In the old days people lit bonfires to ward away evil spirits and in some places they used to jump over the fire to bring good luck.
Now we light candles inpumpkin lanterns called Jack-o'-Lanterns. This is intended to scare away evil spirits from the home.
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A Halloween Superstition: Hazel Nuts
The hazel nut was sacred to ancient Celts, theywere believed to have divining powers and was sacred to poets. The magic power of this nut was considered to be especially powerful on Halloween -- and was often used in marriage divinations.
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A Halloween game: Apple-bobbing
Float a number of apples in a bowl of water (supposedly representing the Cauldron of rebirth), and try to catch one using only your teeth. When you have caughtone, peel it in one unbroken strip, and throw the strip of peel over your left shoulder. The letter the peel forms is the initial of your future husband or wife.
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Halloween Costumes
It'straditional for people (especially children) to dress up at Halloween. In the past this wasn't done just for fun, it was thought that the costume would confuse any evil spirits so they wouldn't playany pranks on you.
Nowadays Halloween costumes can range from cute to downright scary. The simplest costume has to be draping a white sheet over your head and making a couple of holes for the eyes,...