Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season with gatherings, costumes and sweet treats.
Costumes - When it comes to dressing up, you can be as creative as you like. Classic Monsters like The Mummy, Dracula and Frankenstein are good, as well as new horror icons like Leather Face, Pin Head, and Scary Movie Guy. Children can be lions, dinosaurs, pirates, or any miniature version of the adult monster. Goth is a very popular fashion style at Halloween while gross gag gifts and gifts on the scary side are popular.
Candy Carriers - No more carrying those Halloween goodies in a pillow case, or that plastic pumpkin that was never big enough to haul all of your treats. Whatever you call it, candy bag, loot bag or treat bag; let your little ghouls and goblins carry their candy in style, with a festive, reusable candy bag.
Fund Raising - A popular tradition in America, trick or treating for UNICEF began in 1950, when Philadelphia youngsters decorated milk cartons and collected money to help less fortunate children. UNICEF increases public awareness and raises funds to provide health care, nutrition, immunizations and clean water, around the world.
Food - Candy Apples, Toffee Apples, Candy Corn. Take a traditional cookie favor and change the colors to something Halloween themed.
Halloween Themed T-Shirts - Very popular with teenagers, a Halloween themed t-shirt can be the only costume item they wear. One Halloween gift custom is to give someone the t-shirt from the latest scary horror movie. Some shirts have built-in lights or glow-in-the-dark messages.
ReplyDeleteStraddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season with gatherings, costumes and sweet treats.
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ReplyDeleteCostumes - When it comes to dressing up, you can be as creative as you like. Classic Monsters like The Mummy, Dracula and Frankenstein are good, as well as new horror icons like Leather Face, Pin Head, and Scary Movie Guy. Children can be lions, dinosaurs, pirates, or any miniature version of the adult monster. Goth is a very popular fashion style at Halloween while gross gag gifts and gifts on the scary side are popular.
Candy Carriers - No more carrying those Halloween goodies in a pillow case, or that plastic pumpkin that was never big enough to haul all of your treats. Whatever you call it, candy bag, loot bag or treat bag; let your little ghouls and goblins carry their candy in style, with a festive, reusable candy bag.
Fund Raising - A popular tradition in America, trick or treating for UNICEF began in 1950, when Philadelphia youngsters decorated milk cartons and collected money to help less fortunate children. UNICEF increases public awareness and raises funds to provide health care, nutrition, immunizations and clean water, around the world.
Food - Candy Apples, Toffee Apples, Candy Corn. Take a traditional cookie favor and change the colors to something Halloween themed.
Halloween Themed T-Shirts - Very popular with teenagers, a Halloween themed t-shirt can be the only costume item they wear. One Halloween gift custom is to give someone the t-shirt from the latest scary horror movie. Some shirts have built-in lights or glow-in-the-dark messages.