History of Halloween Day

History of Halloween celebration every night of October 31 has its own record. In the contemporary era, tend to be interpreted Halloween ghost costume party marked, symbol Jack-o-lantern, or children who play 'Trick or Treat'. But apparently Halloween is an adaptation of the festival opening the door to the world of Death.

The origins of Halloween supposedly starting from Samhain festival of land Great Britain. The festival is used to mark a drastic change from season to the winter harvest, or season filled with food to the season with heavy days when humans struggle to simply survive.

Day festival of Samhain is considered as the moment of opening the door to the world of Death, so that the spirits who have died, rose again and visit their homes. Sometimes appears demons, which should be expelled by the campfire and bizarre costumes. From this concept unique Halloween costumes appeared.

In addition to the festival of Samhain, Halloween is also associated with the feast of All Saints (the Feast of All Hallow). The word Halloween itself is short for 'All Hallows Even' or moment of the evening before the Feast of All Hallow. Historically, Pope Gregory III and IV use their policies to change the celebration on October 31, this being a religious celebration.

Today, Halloween tends to be interpreted as a mere ghost party. There creepy costumed children who will knock the doors of people's homes. They shout 'Trick or Treat' meaningful, the neighbors must 'bribe' them with candy if they did not bullied.

There is also a typical decoration Halloween, Jack-o'-lantern pumpkin form. Plus light candles or lamps that illuminate it, and carving spooky face in such a way, this pumpkin into something that can not be missed. In fact, the adults also do not want to miss. Dressed ghost, who sometimes miss sexy, is also a form of their participation in Halloween has changed its meaning.