HALLOWEEN - history and customs
HALLOWEEN and its customs
Halloween has been known in this country for many years. Originally, it is a folk custom from Catholic Ireland. It is the evening and night before the holiday and Solemnity of All Saints, from October 31 to November 1.
The custom of setting up pumpkins for Halloween originated in Ireland. According to legend, the villain Jack Oldfield lived there. In the legend, he was given a turnip and a glowing coal so he could walk in the dark. As more pumpkins were grown in the United States, people hollowed out a pumpkin instead of turnips. This pumpkin has since been known as Jack O'Lantern. To scare off evil spirits, people cut grimaces into pumpkins to light up the yard in front of the house.
Another custom on Halloween is going around from door to door to collect candy. In doing so, people are dressed up and often have scary costumes on. Meanwhile, this custom is widespread in many countries. However, it is practiced almost exclusively on October 31.
Carving pumpkin
A hollowed-out jack-o'-lantern is a typical symbol of Halloween and should not be missing in any case. Now in October is also the perfect time for it, you can find plenty of pumpkins to buy on every corner.
Most children love the various customs on Halloween. Dressing up and collecting candy is at the top of the list. However, parents have to take care of decorating the home in style. Right up front: carving creepy grimaces into pumpkins. We show you step by step how to conjure up the perfect grimace. Related link (source):
https://www.stern.de/familie/kinder/halloween-kuerbis-schnitzen--anleitung-und-tipps-8936734.html
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