Halloween takes place every October 31st and originated from the ancient Celtic cultures. One of the oldest theories said the cultures of Halloween arose from Samhain, a Gaelic harvest festival said to be pagan. It still carries the idea of Halloween as a celebration of the dead. This spooky-themed event we celebrate today has evolved over time, influenced by various Christian traditions and European folklore.
This year, Halloween party will create the perfect opportunity for weekend festivities. This horror themed day has gained popularity on a worldwide scale, and is now being celebrated in India, the UK, and Asia.
How to celebrate Halloween?
Costumes are the most relevant part of the celebration, with people dressing up as spooky ghouls, witches, and various pop culture characters. Trick-or-treating has become a normal ritual for the children, and for the adults, Halloween themed parties are the norm. People also enjoy the activities of carving pumpkins, visiting haunted houses and having horror movie marathons.
Halloween has many different food activities. Some examples are making Halloween-themed food, pumpkin-based dishes, and Halloween cupcakes. Candy apples are also part of these food activities. Some food activities, like making Halloween pumpkin cupcakes, are not done as often anymore. Besides food, Halloween has many other fun activities to keep people entertained.
