When is Halloween 2022
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Many people around the world celebrate Halloween, which falls on October 31 every year. It is the day before All Saints' Day and is also called All Hallows' Eve and All Hallows' Eve.
Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is widely associated with costumed parties and events where people dress up as their favorite horror or scary characters. Children tend to trick or treating, which means they will knock on their neighborhood doors and ask for a trick or treat. Some people hand out treats while others ask for a trick, which often means the kids will do a little joke or trick. Many homes are decorated during this time to match the Halloween theme. Decorations include faux cobwebs, pumpkins, and images of black cats or witches.
Many schools around the world celebrate the holiday by organizing costume parades and giving out prizes for creative costumes. Schools also offer fun classroom activities such as apple hunting, Halloween-themed coloring or drawing contests, and other Halloween-related games. Students will also learn the origins and history of the observance.
Public life
Halloween is a holiday in many countries and not a public holiday. It is seen in countries such as (but not limited to) Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
About Halloween
Halloween originates from the ancient Celtic holiday called Samhain, which marked the beginning of winter and the beginning of the new year. It was believed that the spirits of the dead could return to earth at this time.
This date later became known in early Christian times as All Hallows' Eve and was a time to pray for the dead and honor the saints.
Many people who participate in Halloween celebrations these days light candles in pumpkins instead of bonfires. Other elements of the pagan celebration remain as Halloween remains a night to remember ghosts and other supernatural themes.
Symbols
There are many Halloween symbols. This includes animals such as black cats, bats, and spiders. There are also characters like ghosts, skeletons, witches and wizards. Pumpkins, graveyards, cobwebs and haunted houses. The colors green, orange, gray and black are also associated with Halloween. Used to decorate homes and party venues, these symbols can be seen on costumes, wrapping paper, cards, cookies, cakes and candy.