Written by: Saphal Pokharel - 31052, Grade V
Posted on: 01 November, 2023
Halloween is a much-loved holiday that transforms the world into a magical and spooky place. It is celebrated in the evening of October 31st and has deep historical roots, blending ancient traditions with modern festivities. Halloween's origins go back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, when people believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was very thin, allowing spirits to roam the earth. To keep these spirits away, the Celts lit bonfires and wore costumes.
Nowadays, Halloween is a fun holiday for people of all ages. Kids dress up in costumes and go door-to-door for candy, while adults enjoy transforming into their favourite characters for a night. Haunted houses, corn mazes, and spooky decorations make neighbourhoods exciting, and horror movies and ghost stories add to the frightening atmosphere. Carving pumpkins into scary or funny faces has become an art.
Halloween is charming because it lets us enter a world of make-believe. Witches, vampires, and werewolves feel real, and the everyday world is put on hold. People get creative by making their own costumes, becoming superheroes, mythical creatures, or famous historical figures. Halloween is a time to embrace the mysterious and supernatural and have fun with the mysterious or ghostly side of life.
