Halloween in the UK has been waning in popularity since 1605, when Guy Fawkes Night came into favour. Scotland and Ireland have celebrated Halloween since the middle ages. A pagen celebration of souls wandering the earth until All Saints Day, with All Hallows' Eve providing the last chance for the dead to gain revenge on their enemies before moving to the other side.
Whilst in the USA it is believed that Halloween since the 800's November 1st is a religious holiday known as All Saints' Day. The Mass that was said on this day was called Allhallowmas. The evening before became known as All Hallow e'en, or Halloween.
Halloween, the last day of October, has a special significance for children, who dress in funny or ghostly costumes and knock on neighborhood doors shouting "Trick or Treat!" Pirates and princesses, ghosts and witches all hold bags open to catch the candy or other goodies that the neighbors drop in.
Whilst in the USA it is believed that Halloween since the 800's November 1st is a religious holiday known as All Saints' Day. The Mass that was said on this day was called Allhallowmas. The evening before became known as All Hallow e'en, or Halloween.
Halloween, the last day of October, has a special significance for children, who dress in funny or ghostly costumes and knock on neighborhood doors shouting "Trick or Treat!" Pirates and princesses, ghosts and witches all hold bags open to catch the candy or other goodies that the neighbors drop in.
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