Halloween, also known as Halloween, falls on the 3rd1day of 10 every year, which originated from the traditional western Christian festivals. Although there is no concept of Halloween in China's traditional culture, in recent years, with the advancement of globalization and the deepening of cultural exchanges, some people in China began to celebrate Halloween.
In China, the meaning of Halloween is slightly different from that in the West. It is more like a festival of entertainment and revelry. Many young people will take this opportunity to hold masquerade parties and other activities, adding atmosphere to the festival with pumpkin lanterns, ghost costumes and horror elements. Children will knock on the door for candy, which means to ward off evil spirits and welcome a beautiful new year.
Although Halloween is becoming more and more popular in China, most people do not regard it as a religious festival, but as a good opportunity to relax and enjoy. On this day, people can give full play to their creativity and show their personality in all kinds of exaggerated and interesting clothes.
Features of Halloween:
1. costumes and masks: Halloween costumes and masks are a cultural symbol. People will wear all kinds of scary, mysterious and supernatural costumes and masks to express the theme and atmosphere of the festival. These clothes and masks can be made by yourself or purchased.
2. Candy and gifts: Another feature of Halloween is candy and gifts. Children will wear scary costumes and masks, knock on the door and ask their owners for candy and other gifts. This is a traditional custom and a favorite part of children.
3. Jack-o-lantern: Jack-o-lantern is another iconic feature of Halloween. People will carve faces or various patterns on pumpkins, and then put candles or LED lights in them to make the pumpkin lights glow faintly. These pumpkin lanterns not only decorate Halloween night, but also symbolize good luck and good harvest.
4. Terror and mystery elements: Halloween is full of horror and mystery elements, such as ghosts, vampires and witches. These elements are not only reflected in people's costumes and masks, but also in various Halloween activities and games, such as playing roles, telling stories and playing treasure hunt games.
5. Community participation: Halloween is a community participation festival. People will organize various activities, such as pumpkin carving competitions, costume competitions and dance performances. These activities not only enhance the friendship and interaction between neighbors, but also show the culture and characteristics of the community.