Halloween Celebration in USA

Halloween is a much-celebrated occasion in the U.S.A that is observed on October 31 and is referred to by the names of ‘All Hallow’s eve’. The celebration that is believed to have its origin in the Celtic festivals of ‘Samhain’has presently become a secular festival celebrated all over the world. Halloween in USA is marked by celebrating the age-old traditions and customs that dates back to ancient times and has almost become the face of Halloween. The celebration holds equal fun for both the adults and the kids as it is a celebration of fun and entertainment. Halloween celebration in USA is largely generalized by observing some Halloween activities like, ‘trick or treat’, throwing a Halloween party based on a gothic feel, carving jack o’lanterns, going for ghost tours, apple bobbing, and watching horror movies. The celebration or Halloween party is also based on a Halloween theme and generally, invitees and the hosts are seen in costumes reflecting the Halloween traditions.

More About Halloween

• Halloween in USA has become such a big event now that it is considered to be one of the four major holidays in the American culture, the others being Christmas, 4th of July and Thanksgiving.

• Halloween parties have become a rage and people spend weeks trying to get the perfect costume for the Halloween party.
• This is one night of the year when everybody becomes a kid. And kids are in for a special treat on Halloween.
• It’s a very special day for them as they get to dress up in their favorite costume and go around in the neighborhood collecting candies and sweets. This is called ‘trick or treat’.
• The trick part usually refers to an act, might be a story or a song or dance, which is performed to earn the treat. Sometimes it also means that the kids might do some mischief if they do not get candies from the house.

The most famous imagery of the Halloween is the pumpkin carved jack-o-lantern. Traditionally people carve out frightening faces from pumpkins and place them in front of the house. Halloween is also related to fear and horror. People visit haunted places or mansions as tradition. Now-a-days people also watch horror movies. Haunted places, such as scary mansions, are specially designed to generate Halloween business. Most of the business of these haunted attractions comes during the Halloween season.

So overall Halloween in USA is a very special day where you get to dress up in costume and have lot of fun partying and a jolly good time. You can enjoy all you want and be a kid once again. In spite of all the celebrations one thing we would like to say, stay safe.