Halloween is a traditional celebration observed on October 31 where people wear scary Halloween costumes.
This has been linked by history as part of a Celtic festival Samhain which is derived from an old Irish word which means "summers end".
The Samhain festival is a celebration of the end of the "lighter half" and the beginning of the "darker half" which is regarded as the Celtic new year.
They believed that at this time of the year the border of our world and the otherworld is thin which would be possible for spirits that are harmful and harmless to pass through seeking a place in our world.
The celebration includes dressing up as harmful spirits in order to avoid harm which lead to the belief that by wearing masks and costumes the harmful or bad spirits are warded off.
Wearing costumes became popular in the United States in the early 1900's, both for children and adults.
When trick or treating became popular during the 1930's the first mass produced Halloween costumes sold in stores.
Nowadays trick or treating is a yearly tradition.
This is done at twilight time with kids wearing different scary Halloween costumes or any type of costume.
Children go from one house to another house asking the owner the phrase "trick or treat?" If trick is the answer, then expect a trick played on you, if the answer is treat, you must give out candies or goodies to every child at your doorstep.
The origin of trick or treating began in the middle ages.
This tradition was practiced before or during All Souls Day where poor people or families went door to door asking for food in exchange for prayers for the dead.
The tradition of "trick or treating" began in the United States when a newspaper in North America wrote an article that stated it was normal for European kids to do this tradition between the hours of 6 pm and 7 pm.
This made kids in America put on costumes, visit shops and neighbors asking for candies and other treats in exchange for their songs and rhyme.
In Scotland there is a tradition that began in the middle ages called "guising," which is a tradition celebrated by children wearing different costumes and disguises...
performing a different trick at every house they visit in order to receive treats.
These tricks are usually in a form of singing, a poem or a funny joke which a child memorizes before setting up.
In conclusion the practice of Halloween in America is a mix of the Celtic and Scottish tradition of wearing scary Halloween costumes and disguises while trick or treating.
This has been linked by history as part of a Celtic festival Samhain which is derived from an old Irish word which means "summers end".
The Samhain festival is a celebration of the end of the "lighter half" and the beginning of the "darker half" which is regarded as the Celtic new year.
They believed that at this time of the year the border of our world and the otherworld is thin which would be possible for spirits that are harmful and harmless to pass through seeking a place in our world.
The celebration includes dressing up as harmful spirits in order to avoid harm which lead to the belief that by wearing masks and costumes the harmful or bad spirits are warded off.
Wearing costumes became popular in the United States in the early 1900's, both for children and adults.
When trick or treating became popular during the 1930's the first mass produced Halloween costumes sold in stores.
Nowadays trick or treating is a yearly tradition.
This is done at twilight time with kids wearing different scary Halloween costumes or any type of costume.
Children go from one house to another house asking the owner the phrase "trick or treat?" If trick is the answer, then expect a trick played on you, if the answer is treat, you must give out candies or goodies to every child at your doorstep.
The origin of trick or treating began in the middle ages.
This tradition was practiced before or during All Souls Day where poor people or families went door to door asking for food in exchange for prayers for the dead.
The tradition of "trick or treating" began in the United States when a newspaper in North America wrote an article that stated it was normal for European kids to do this tradition between the hours of 6 pm and 7 pm.
This made kids in America put on costumes, visit shops and neighbors asking for candies and other treats in exchange for their songs and rhyme.
In Scotland there is a tradition that began in the middle ages called "guising," which is a tradition celebrated by children wearing different costumes and disguises...
performing a different trick at every house they visit in order to receive treats.
These tricks are usually in a form of singing, a poem or a funny joke which a child memorizes before setting up.
In conclusion the practice of Halloween in America is a mix of the Celtic and Scottish tradition of wearing scary Halloween costumes and disguises while trick or treating.