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by mountainstevo Last updated: 11/12/2011 Like 8 Over the years, Halloween has come to be a time of not only ghosts and goblins, but also …
Halloween is also a time of clowns, ballerinas, nurses, etc. The holiday has evolved from a celebration of horror and the macabre to one of humor and fun times as well. Though there are varying schools of thought on the origins and customs of Halloween, many interpretations are consistent: the holiday can be traced back to the time of the Druids, a Celtic people from Northern Europe, mainly Ireland and Britain.
The last day of the Celtic calendar is Oct. 31, and it was on this day that the feast of Samhain was observed to honor the dead. Samhain, signifying summer's end, was a harvest festival with huge sacred bonfires marking the end of the Celtic year and the beginning of the new one. Table of Contents Souls of the dead roamed the streets Costumes inspired from classic horror films Other types of fun costumes List of friendly halloween sites Guestbook Comments Adding Zombie Makeup Scary Photos My Other Halloween Lens' Souls of the dead roamed the streets Costumes inspired from classic horror films Other types of fun costumes List of friendly halloween sites Guestbook Comments Adding Zombie Makeup Scary Photos My Other Halloween Lens' Less Souls of the dead roamed the streets It was believed that the souls of the dead roamed the streets and villages at night, and since some of those spirits were believed unfriendly, people would leave gifts and treats on their doorsteps to pacify the roaming souls of the dead and ensure the success of the subsequent year's crops. This is where the tradition of trick or treating is believed to have originated.
Halloween also is believed to have its roots in the Christian holy day All Hallows Day, now known as All Saints Day, which is on Nov. 1.
All Hallow's Eve is Oct. 31, the day that also came to be known as Halloween. All Saints Day is the day the saints are honored. Keeping in that traditional approach, horror adult Halloween costumes continue to be among the most popular selections during the holiday.
Whether it's a ghost, vampire, devil, or mummy, the traditional costumes that have long been Halloween favorites live on. Costumes inspired from classic horror films Costumes inspired from classic and contemporary horror films such as Nosferatu, Dracula, Scream, Halloween and Friday the 13th continue to be one of the most popular attractions at Halloween. In addition, the ladies can choose a striking gothic getup featuring elegant, albeit dark, dresses, gowns and blouses that can provide a seductive, sexy look as well as a scary look. For the men, there's the vampire, the evil priest, Jack the Ripper, the Phantom of the Opera, the Grim Reaper, and many more that fit into the traditional mold of the holiday.
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