Treat or Trick - The Halloweens day

Halloweens day was celebrated here in US on Oct 31. I found it so interesting that I tried to dif in some of the history of it.

In early 1800, Halloween used to be more of a superstitious belief. It was observed the day before the "All souls day". People were under the belief that the souls and spirits would try to get over them, and to overcome this people used to dress up like spirits and roam. They believed that when they are dressed up like spirits, the real spirits would think that they are also spirits and would not harm them.

Now in this century, people are out of this superstitious belief. Halloweens day has become more of a fun stuff now. People now put on scarecrows which look more like spirits in front of their house. I could see that most of such decorations had a red light with them. To sight a few of them "A man was sitting in chair who is killed with knife", "Skeletons", etc where displayed in front of the houses. Also different art work on pumpkins are famous Halloween displays. On the eve of Halloween, people dress up in various different costumes, esp. like spirits and they have parade in the Village. Children also get dressed up and go door to door asking for candies. This is the reason why it is called "Treat or Trick".

I certainly missed up on taking the snaps of some of the good Halloween displays in front of some of the houses, I would get them if they are still available.

On the nowadays, Halloween is a day full of fun for the youth and Children in USA. (Its followed in European countries also).

More readings on Halloween

Wikipedia
History Channel