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Halloween is that time of the year when we subside our fear of the dead and join together to celebrate and remember the dear departed souls. But before that, take a look at these 10 things which you should definitely know about the eve.
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10 Things you should know
1
Also
known as Hallowe'en,
All hallowe'en,
All Hallows' Eve and
All Saints' Eve.
Which means
“hallowed evening" or
"holy evening.”
2
Halloween
is dedicated
to remembering
the dead
which includes
saints,
martyrs and
all departed believers.
3
Jack-o'-lanterns are
traditionally carried on
this Eve in order to
frighten evil spirits.
They are said to
represent "soul who has
been denied entry into
both heaven and hell" .
4
In Ireland
and Scotland,
traditionally
turnip was used
but immigrants to North
America
started using pumpkin.
5
The traditional
colors
for this
eve are
Black, orange,
and
sometimes purple
6
A customary
celebration
for children
on Halloween
is
Trick-or-treating.
7
The fear
of
Halloween
is
known
as
Samhainopobia
8
If you
see a spider
on Halloween,
it is believed
to be
the spirit of
a loved one who is
watching over you.
9
Halloween
is the
Second Highest
Grossing
Commercial Holiday
After Christmas.
10
An average
household
in US
planning to celebrate
Halloween
will spend
an average $125.
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