HALLOWEEN 2016

Halloween falls on October 31st each year in North America and other parts of the world. What do you know about Halloween? Do you celebrate in your country?

Halloween has evolved and changed throughout history. These days Halloween is not usually considered a religious holiday. It is primarily a fun day for children. Children dress up in costumes like people did a thousand years ago. But instead of worrying about evil spirits, they go from house to house. They knock on doors and say "trick or treat". the owner of each house gives candy or something special to each trick or treater.

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Halloween, also known as All Saints' Eve is a yearly celebration on the night of October 31. Traditional activities include trick-or-treat, bonfires, costume parties, visiting "haunted houses" and carving jack-or-lanterns.

"Trick-or-treat?" The "trick" part is a threat to play a trick if no treat is given. Trick-or-treating is one of the main traditions of Halloween.

Halloween celebrations in the United Kingdom include parties where guests are often expected to arrive in a costume to reflect the day's theme. Other people gather together to watch horror films, either at home or at a cinema.