faces of halloween
Halloween, The Day of the Dead and Samhain. ... One of the older recorded forms of a Halloween festival was the ancient Celtic fire festival known as Samhain (pronounced sow-in). ... Though it lacks the same history as other festivals, the so-called "American" Halloween takes all the traditions of its immigrants and add its own, commercial, spin to the evening. ... The American Halloween is not a time for quiet reflection of our lost loved ones, or, for most people, religious celebration. The term "American Halloween" is used for the so called traditional trick-or-treating that has become so strong here, though it’s catching on in other countries. ... Halloween has become a celebration of commercialism. Halloween is the center of a huge industry to produce the ornate treats and tricks that increase nearly every year. ... As I close here, let’s take a look at the little details, the things we all think of when we think of Halloween. ... Halloween and other fall celebrations by all people over the course of human history link back to the same idea. ... No matter how it’s celebrated and what it done, have a Happy Halloween.