Halloween

The origins of HalloweenHalloween is celebrated annually.The origins, comes from a corruption of All Hallows Eve. The 1st of November, is a Catolic day,because is All Saints Day, in honor of the deceased.But, in 5th century in Celtic Ireland, summer officially endedon 31th October. This day, was called Samhain and this day,was starting the Centic New Year.

Symbols used in HalloweenIn Halloween many people decorate their homes with symbols of Halloween. The most important is the pumpkin, the Trick or Treat and witches. Other symbols are owl, toad, vampires, cats, masks, crescent and star,crystal balls,bobbing for apples and fires.

Important legends: the jack-o'-lanterna famous Irish drunkard named Jack , Jack was able to fool the devil offering his soul in exchange for one last drink. Jack cheating and told him not to let him go until he promised not to ask or his soul in 10 years. The devil had no choice but to grant his desire

Important legends: the jack-o'-lantern

Important legends: the jack-o'-lanternJack died a few years later, but could not enter heaven, but when I tried to go into hell, the devil had to send it back, he could not take his soul (he promised). Where do I go now? Asked Jack, and the devil said to him, you came back. The way back was dark and terrible wind would not let him see anything. The Devil tossed Jack a burning coal directly from hell, to be guided in the darkness, and Jack put it in a gourd he carried with him, that did not go out in the wind.

Traditional songs and food in HalloweenDEADFINGERSWitha rolling pin,flattena slice(bark)of bread.Grease itwithcream cheeseand roll up.Clickone endstuck intheendan almond orolive withthe same cheese, and "wet"the other end intoketchup.

Traditional songs Misfits-Halloween (lyrics) 1985Marilyn Manson-This is Halloween

the lady in white: one nighta taxi driverto hisroutewhen he sawawoman dressed in whitefloating10cmof soil, the manthenlookin the mirrortosee if she wasthere buthad completely disappearedand suddenlyheardbreathingon theback of the carandthere she was,this woman.He lostagainst thecar and shesmiled.He did not dieafter the accidentbutdidnt returnto work. Ghost stories: urban legends?

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