Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Halloween Costume Characters

By Paul Schirud


Halloween is definitely a fascinating time of year. Not exclusively for youngsters but in addition, for grown ups in addition. After all, what person doesn't love getting dressed as their preferred ghoul, goblin, super hero, or bad guy, and step out trick-or-treating or even to a Halloween occasion. Halloween is an special occasion observed globally and in almost every region since there are seasonal and religious associations that are extensive. It 's been around for nearly 500 years.

There is some supposition on the origin of Halloween(not the name) but the celebration. A number of researchers link it to the Roman feast of Pomona, who was the goddess of fruits and seeds. Others believe it started as Parentalia, the "festival of the dead". It is nevertheless, more often connected to the Celtic festival referred to as Samhain, a Gaelic occasion which remembers the conclusion of the summer months.

Naturally the name "Halloween" is more famously related to the Scottish version of "All-Hallows-Eve", or, the night preceding All-Hallows-Day or All Saints day. It started in 1556, and over the decades All-Hallows-Eve grew to become Halloween. Halloween is October 31st, and is commemorated throughout the world, though not all cultures commemorate during this time frame. Certain countries observe on the 2nd Tuesday in December.

Halloween has a whole lot of symbolism and imagery which has transformed progressively and lots of countries and movements have contributed to it. Most particularly are the Jack-o'-lantern, Dracula, ghosts, death, evil, and dark scary themes. Black and orange are Halloween's official colors. Halloween has spawned a whole industry of costume manufacturers and every year the latest trend of popular movies and characters adds to offerings.

There's also several activities that have become customs of Halloween. Trick-or-treating is among the most preferred. Kids from coast to coast dress up and go house to house in their neighborhoods gathering candy and goodies. There are Halloween celebrations, prank playing, games including bobbing for apples, and attending haunted houses & graveyards.

Favorite foods at Halloween are candy or caramel apples, candy corn, popcorn, apple cider, and baked pumpkin seeds. Several other cultures have traditional foods they prepare for example Ireland's barmbrack that's a fruit bread.

Halloween is all about the season of the harvest and the conclusion of summer. Fall or Autumn in the northern hemisphere is when the weather turns cool and cultures harvest their crops in preparation of winter. Many people assert it is their favorite season citing cooler weather, back to school, the start of the American Football season, and several other reasons. All in all it is a great time and remains an important part of the calendar year.




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