Halloween is celebrated on the night of 31 October. This celebration of Celtic origin is over 2000 years.
Legend has it that on the night of 31 October, the dead return to populate the earth and therefore the personification of the ghost. Its goal was that the family of the dead would leave food and drink on the doorstep for the reception of spirits.
This tradition was taken to America by settlers where Halloween is, today, one of the most popular festivals in the country. Costumed boys and girls roam the neighboring houses repeating the phrase "Trick or Treat?" and receive sweets in exchange for the peace of the homeowners.
From America it has been exported worldwide, including Portugal.
Another fantastic and timely blogpost, João, Kudos!!!
ReplyDeleteI am usually home on 31st October and over the last couple of years, groups of kids / teens knock on my door singing "Trick or Treat". I had three large groups yesterday but I was already counting on "visitors" and was well-stocked on candies ;)
And you, João? How did you spend Halloween?