| Halloween is celebrated every month of October, | | | | outside their doorsteps. |
| specifically, on the eve of October 31. Halloween | | | | When it comes to decorations during Halloween |
| has historical roots and it has been said that | | | | the usual thing you see is the carved pumpkin |
| Europe has influenced much when it comes to | | | | with a candle lit inside. The pumpkin carving is |
| traditions and celebrations. Americans enjoy | | | | usually seen in North America when they |
| Halloween parties and celebrations before winter | | | | celebrate Halloween. North America grew pumpkin |
| comes in. | | | | more than any part of the world. It was then |
| The tradition of wearing costumes has both | | | | called jack - o'-lantern which can be associated |
| European and Celtic origin. During the ancient | | | | with the Irish legend of Stingy Jack who was a |
| times, winter was so harsh and horrifying. Usually | | | | miserable old man with bad drinking habits. Tricking |
| the land is barren and there is limited sunlight so | | | | the devil Stingy Jack has been bound to roam the |
| there are no crops to harvest and food supply is | | | | face of the earth without a place to stay. With |
| scarce. Many fear the darkness and all throughout | | | | only amber from hell has lit his turnip to light his |
| the winter season. They tend to get frightened | | | | way into his doom. |
| because of the total darkness that has embraced | | | | Some characters of Halloween parties are |
| the land. Since the nights are longer and the days | | | | Dracula, bats, owls, werewolves, white ladies, |
| became shorter during winter, the people grew | | | | witches and demons. Other Halloween characters |
| weary of what to expect during this time of the | | | | might include ghosts, ghouls, skeleton, fairies, |
| year. During Halloween it was believed that ghosts | | | | vultures, goblins, mummies zombies and a lot |
| roam the earth. It was long believed that when | | | | more. Even movie film characters are also used |
| somebody walks home a ghost might come along | | | | for costume Halloween. |
| your way. So to avoid this event to happen, | | | | Halloween has the traditional color of orange and |
| people wear masks and costumes of animals and | | | | black. Home decors and party decors have these |
| hovering monsters so that the ghost will | | | | colors blending when Halloween is near. |
| recognize them as a fellow ghost. Trick or | | | | When you keep in touch with your friends during |
| treating has a history dated back the ancient | | | | the Halloween season, you may want to try using |
| times. In order to avoid the spirit from entering | | | | custom Halloween address labels. This makes your |
| the house, people place bowls of food or treats | | | | letters, invitation as exciting as possible. |