What do Halloween and Halloween mean? Is Halloween the same as Halloween?

Halloween

Halloween (English: Halloween, abbreviated as "AllHallows'Eve") and the day before Halloween (65438+3 1 October every year) are traditional festivals in the western world, and celebrations are usually held in the evening. Mainly popular in the United States, the British Isles, Australia, Canada and New Zealand and other western countries where Saxon descendants gather. That night, children will put on makeup clothes and masks and collect candy from house to house.

Halloween is also called Halloween. "Hallow" in its English name comes from "halween" in Middle English, which is very close to the etymology of "holy". In some parts of Scotland and Canada, Halloween is still called "Halloween", which means that mass is held on the day to commemorate Halloween.

Traditionally, in Europe, Halloween is regarded as the closest time to the supernatural world, similar to the Mid-Autumn Festival and Orchid Festival in East Asia. Anoca, Minnesota, USA is called "Halloween Capital of the World", and a large-scale parade is held at this time of year.

Halloween means "holy night". Halloween has become one of the most popular and popular festivals in a year, and many people celebrate it with great enthusiasm. Halloween is the night before 1 65438+1October1.In fact, it is a festival to praise autumn, just as May Day is a festival to praise spring.

Halloween (1 1 month 1 day)

Halloween, also known as Halloween, is a traditional festival in the West. 65438+1October 3 1 on Halloween is the most lively moment of this festival. In China, Halloween is often misunderstood as Halloween. To celebrate Halloween, children will dress up as cute ghosts, knock on doors and ask for candy, or they will be naughty.

At the same time, it is said that on this night, all kinds of ghosts will dress up as children and mingle with the masses to celebrate the arrival of Halloween, while human beings dress up as ghosts to make ghosts more harmonious.

There are some special foods on Halloween, such as pumpkin, pumpkin pie, pumpkin seeds, candy and apples. Some different places will kill cows and sheep to celebrate Halloween.

Nowadays, Halloween is no longer a holiday celebrated by western countries alone. Halloween is celebrated in many parts of Asia. There will be Halloween celebrations in Tokyo, China, Shenzhen and Shanghai. At night, people will dress up as zombies, witches, demons and other ghosts and spontaneously take to the streets to celebrate Halloween.

Is Halloween the same as Halloween?

Halloween is different from Halloween. The Chinese word "Halloween" actually refers to the eve of Halloween, which is not the same holiday as the real Halloween.

How do western countries celebrate Halloween?

Mexico City, Mexico

Milotos Falls in Mexico is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Celebrations are taking place all over Mexico and Latin America. It's a time to remember the lost loved ones, but not in a sad way. It is believed that the deceased will visit on June 5438+065438+10.2, and some families even leave pillows and blankets for their deceased relatives. In Mexico City, you can find colorful altars around the town in the first two days of June, 5438+065438+ 10. Mexican marigold is also called flordemuerto. There is a famous Katrina parade, and most participants wear Katrina skull coats or masks. Pay attention to Karakas (colorful skeleton) on the parade route.

Dublin Ireland

Celtic custom says that the dead visit around Halloween, so they wear costumes to avoid evil spirits. Bonfires are a tradition of Halloween in Ireland, also known as the Festive Festival. Pumpkin lanterns are lined up in the street, and you can see the annual performance of RockyHorrorPictureShow held by TheSugarClub in Dublin. In Dublin, visit the Marashid Castle in the north of the city, because it is considered to be one of the most haunted buildings in Ireland.

French limoges

The French are still warming up with the concept of Halloween, but limoges Town has been holding Halloween parades since 1996, attracting 30,000 people every year. This is one of the few cities in France, where you will find everyone dressed up. Many parades in the parade are accompanied by small lanterns. 111October1Halloween is a national holiday in France, so you can not only celebrate Halloween in Limoges, but also don't have to go to work the next day.

Romania Transylvania

Baroque architecture, cold weather and Dracula are approaching-what more can you ask for on Halloween? In the medieval town of brasov, spend a day at Bran Castle, Drakula's home. In Transylvania, you can also visit Drakula's Tomb, which is located in a monastery along Lake Snagov. After spending some time in the haunted old town of brasov, you can stop at Bucharest, the Romanian cultural center, and continue your trek in Eastern Europe.

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is famous for its nightlife, and spending Halloween in this Thai city is not like the night you have experienced. Hold a carnival party around the city-look at famous hot spots, such as SilomSoi4, where there are popular DJs and outrageous costumes. It's not just nightlife-local cinemas will show horror movies (not just American movies, Thai or Japanese horror movies). You can also visit the "Soul House"-they are small buildings where little souls (or phi in Thai) live-and they will be decorated with flowers and other products.

Cali, Colombia

Moto Halloween party is held in Cali, Colombia, which is a scenic spot worth seeing. Motorcyclists wear creepy clothes, turn their engines and ride motorcycles through the streets of Cali. Although Colombia's ghost stories mainly come from Bogota, Cary sees motorcycle parades and intricate costumes every Halloween.

New Orleans, Louisiana

The hometown of ghost stories, a thrilling night in NOLA, is creepy and unforgettable. Take full advantage of the well-known ghost and vampire tours in New Orleans and enjoy delicious food in one of the best food cities in the United States. When going out on Halloween night, tourists think Bourbon Street is the only choice, but it is far from the truth. Live music and crowds poured into eclectic costumes from Frenchmen Street. You can even find accommodation in haunted hotels.