Exploring Halloween Traditions: Origins and Diverse Perspectives.
What are the origins of Halloween? What are the cultural and religious practices? Halloween, celebrated on the eve of All Saints’ Day, has become widely recognized as a festive occasion filled with costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. However, it’s important to note that not everyone celebrates or endorses this holiday. Let’s take a closer look […]
What does bobbing for apples have to do with Halloween?
Apple Bobbing is a game played at many Halloween parties. But did you know that its origins stem back to love and romance? The game began as a courting ritual in a Roman festival honoring a goddess of agriculture and abundance. Her name was Pomona. The goddess was often represented by apples. The idea behind […]
Happy Halloween!
For those who will be celebrating on October 31st:
Is Halloween observed in Portugal?
In my research for A Portuguese Christmas, I learned that Halloween is not observed in Portugal, although the observance of the American Halloween exists in the more rural areas. On October 31st and November 1st, children go from door to door and ask for sweets, such as honey, walnuts, and small cakes. However, November 1st […]
Who Loves Candy Corn?
With Halloween upon us, today is a great day to celebrate National Candy Corn Day! Did you know that this candy was created by George Renninger of Wunderle Candy Company in the late 1800′s? He created this sweet candy to represent the colors of corn kernels. Originally,the candy was made by hand using corn syrup, […]