🗊Презентация Halloween

Хэ́ллоуин (англ. Halloween, All Hallows' Eve или All Saints' Eve) A modern holiday, which goes back to the traditions of the ancient Celts of Ireland and Scotland, whose history began in the territory of modern Britain and Northern Ireland. It is celebrated on October 31, on the eve of All Saints Day.

Halloween is traditionally celebrated in English-speaking countries, although it is not an official day off. Halloween is informally celebrated in some other countries that have close cultural ties with the United States or Great Britain, for example, in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, in a number of island countries in Oceania, and more recently in Russia and the CIS. Halloween is traditionally celebrated in English-speaking countries, although it is not an official day off. Halloween is informally celebrated in some other countries that have close cultural ties with the United States or Great Britain, for example, in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, in a number of island countries in Oceania, and more recently in Russia and the CIS.

Symbols of the holiday Most of the holiday symbols have a long history. For example, the tradition of making pumpkin lamps went from the Celtic custom to create lanterns that help souls find their way into purgatory.

Jack-o'-lantern — Джек-Фонарь The main symbol of the holiday is the so-called Jack Lamp (English Jack-o'-lantern - Jack-Lantern). He represents a pumpkin on which an ominously grinning face is carved; Inside the pumpkin is placed a lighted candle, but originally for their manufacture used a trouser or turnip.

Costumes The main theme of costumes for Halloween is different evil spirits or fairy-tale characters. But in the 19-20th century not only the costumes of fantastic creatures became popular, but even costumes on completely arbitrary themes, although the main motive continues to be the most common.

Vampire Costumes, Witches, Zombies

Traditions The tradition of dressing up in costumes and walking from house to house, begging for sweets, appeared in the Middle Ages and was originally associated with Christmas. In England and Ireland, the poor from olden times went to their homes and begged for so-called "spiritual cakes" on All Saints' Day (November 1), promising in exchange for praying for the souls of the deceased relatives of the owners.

Trick-or-treating The term Trick-or-treating was first used in the USA, for the first time its use was fixed in 1934. Literally it can be translated as a Prodigy or a treat, and indicates a comic threat to do harm if the host does not bring food to the children.

Divination In addition to getting rid of sweets and wearing a variety of costumes, Halloween also has a number of specific games and fortune-telling. According to the legend, young girls should walk up the stairs in the dark house with their backs and hold a candle in front of the mirror. After that, they should try to see the face of the narrowed in the reflection. But there is also the possibility that the girl will see the face of the skull and this will mean that she will die before the marriage.

Attractions An important tradition of celebrating Halloween is the organization of the so-called Haunted attractions (Russian Attractions populated by ghosts) whose main goal is to frighten the visitors. The oldest such attraction is the "Ghost Town of Orton and Spooner".

Attractions The main goal of the rides is to pleasantly scare the visitors. The oldest such attraction is "Ghostly inhabited house of Orton and Spooner".

Treats Since the holiday falls at the time of the harvest of apples, most Halloween sweets are based on apples. Especially for the celebration, they prepare apple caramel, apples in syrup (sometimes with the addition of nuts), apple toffee. Brew compote of apples.

Traditional holiday colors - black color and orange