Many ethnic groups hold celebration parties on Halloween, so this day is also called Halloween, Halloween, Halloween or Halloween. Finally, the agreement evolved into "Halloween" and the Chinese translation became Halloween night.

In western countries, there is a "Halloween" on June 3 1 every year, which is interpreted as "Halloween" in the dictionary and "Halloween night" in Chinese translation. Halloween is a traditional festival in western countries. This night is the most haunted night of the year, so it is also called "Ghost Festival". There are many versions of legends about the origin of Halloween. The most common ones originated from ancient western European countries before the birth of Christ, mainly including Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The ancient Western Europeans in these places were called Drouth people. The New Year in Drouth is 1 1 month 1 day, New Year's Eve. People in Drouth let young people wander among villages in groups, wearing all kinds of weird masks and carrying carved radish lanterns (pumpkin lanterns are a late custom, and there were no pumpkins in ancient Western Europe). It was actually celebrating the autumn harvest; Some people say it is "Ghost Festival". It is said that the souls of those who died that year will visit the world on Halloween. It is said that people should let visiting ghosts see the harvest and show rich enthusiasm to them. All the bonfires and lights, in order to scare away ghosts, also illuminate the route for ghosts and guide them back.

Tales of Halloween

Halloween means "holy night". Nowadays, Halloween has become one of the most popular and popular festivals in a year, and many players celebrate it with great enthusiasm.

Halloween on June 3 1 is actually a festival to praise autumn, just as May Day is a festival to praise spring. Druids, priests of ancient Gaul, Britain and Ireland, had a grand festival to praise autumn, which started at midnight on June 3 1 and lasted all day until the next day. They think that on that night, their great Shaman Church of Death summoned all the ghosts of those who died that year, and these evil spirits would be punished by being born as animals. Of course, just thinking of such a ghostly party was enough to make those simple-minded fools at that time tremble with fear and can't believe it. So they lit a bonfire and watched these evil spirits closely.

That's how the saying that there are witches and ghosts everywhere on Halloween comes from. Until now, some people in some isolated areas of Europe still believe this is true.

Now all over Europe, people regard Halloween as a good opportunity to have fun, tell ghost stories and scare each other. So people no longer just praise Qiu Guang with this festival, but make it a real "carnival". Facial makeup is one of the traditional Halloween programs.

Halloween parade

(Greenwich Village Halloween Parade)

Every year1October 3 1 day is Halloween for western ghosts. It is said that its origin can be traced back to the 5th century BC. The Celtics living in Ireland at that time designated this day as the end of summer, which also symbolized the end of the year. They believe that on the eve of the turn of the new year, all the laws of time and space will be suspended temporarily, and the door of the spiritual world will be opened that night, so that all ghosts can wander around the world, looking for the right body body double everywhere, and thus be reborn. Therefore, for fear of being the target of ghosts, the Celts put out the fire at home that night and pretended that no one was at home. At the same time, they put on ferocious and terrible masks and walked in the street together like ghosts, creating a noisy atmosphere to drive away those wandering ghosts.

Gradually, these traditional customs have evolved into celebrations for young people today. Everyone likes to play the role of a ghost horse and have a happy holiday on this night.

New york also held a parade on Halloween night, where a group of vampires, zombies, witches and Frankenstein appeared in unison. Members of the public are also welcome to visit. Participants are not limited to age, sex, class or nationality. Even if you are a coward, you can join them and have a lively carnival.

In fact, these ghosts are all dressed up by people, so they are not terrible. On the contrary, some little faces are more lovely, which makes people stay inside, just like attending a big fancy dress ball.

Among all kinds of costume roles, witches and Xinjiang ghosts are played the most, and those shops specializing in Halloween supplies are also specially prepared to sell such costumes to meet the needs of the public; At the same time, every year, manufacturers put popular figures including masks and clothes on the market to attract more people to participate in the upsurge of this western traditional festival. For example, the image of the little wizard in the movie Harry Potter has become an essential role for many children.

The Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village started at 1973 and was initiated by the mask craftsman and puppet actor Ralph Lee. It is said that at first he marched with friends and children in the neighborhood, and later it gradually evolved into a large-scale activity in the whole village. Of course, large puppet shows are indispensable in the activities. At the same time, the purpose of tourism is to hope that everyone is a participant rather than a bystander, so even if people just want to watch the excitement, when you step into the village, you will soon be invited to participate in the tourism and become one of them.

The Halloween Parade in new york attracts thousands of people and tourists from new york every year, and it will be held in Greenwich Village. At about 7: 00 p.m., teams will leave from the junction of Sixth Avenue and Spring Street [Sixth Avenue &; Spring Street]], March all the way to 23rd Street [Sixth Avenue &; 23rd Street]], the whole journey takes about one hour.

Visitors from Asia, South America, Africa, Europe and even the Middle East can dress themselves up as various characters, or bring simple musical instruments, play local unique music in real time and integrate into the borderless local culture. Maybe I haven't participated in Halloween activities before, let alone such a wonderful parade, so I feel particularly fresh.

As early as1mid-October, Manhattan began to be haunted. On busy streets, Halloween ghost decorations are hung everywhere. Many department stores are busy stacking seasonal gifts and clothes in the window, attracting many passers-by. Pumpkins, large and small, are also placed in supermarkets and markets for people to buy home to decorate their homes or make pumpkin lanterns. Of course, some housewives cook pumpkins to cook or make cakes, which is completely in line with holiday traditions.

Near my home, many neighbors specially decorate their homes for festivals, including pumpkins with grimaces, tombstones with humorous words, skeletons hanging on trees, fat witches flying to the roof, and green strange hands sticking out of mailboxes. Some neighbors even decorated their front gardens as cemeteries. When I pass through these places at night, I feel particularly gloomy and horrible. Some people spread cobwebs outside the house, just like a haunted house that has been abandoned for a long time In short, they are all kinds.

Even if new york people choose to stay at home on this night, they can still feel the atmosphere of Western Ghost Festival, because TV and radio stations will launch special programs about Halloween. In the online world, in addition to sending out tangible Halloween cards, many large websites have already made preparations for this festival in the early morning, especially to transform their own web pages or design new games to wait for more people to enter the online area.

Halloween is not only a festival that adults like, but also a day that children look forward to. On this night, some children who make faces and wear ghost clothes will carry lanterns made of pumpkins. Pumpkins are carved with narrow eyes and big mouths, which reveal a little candlelight, much like our homemade grapefruit lanterns in the Mid-Autumn Festival. These children will play the traditional trick of "trick or treat" and then go next door to ask for candy. If the family doesn't give them candy, naughty children will stick around and say something ominous, so people who don't go out will prepare some candy to let the children leave happily.

It is said that this custom was originally that people put food in front of their homes to appease ghosts. Ghosts and ghosts will leave quietly after entertainment. Now, this superstitious color has disappeared, and it has become an activity for children to knock on the door for candy. Adults and children can participate in the festival and have fun.

I remember a year after taking part in the Halloween parade, my classmates and I went to Wendy's house. When the car passed the street, several children in black approached our car. They painted some fluorescent pigments on their faces, but suddenly they approached the window and made faces at me with glass. I was shocked and cried even more. When my classmates saw my expression, they almost couldn't laugh. Yan Yi even said that the evil spirits of the parade didn't scare me, but the child. At that time, I really wanted to put on thick clothes and even put on a mask to avoid everyone's eyes.

What is the Halloween parade?

background knowledge

Halloween Parade in new york City is an annual activity in Greenwich Village, new york. The parade originated from 1973. It was just a simple idea of Ralph Lee, a mask maker and puppet operator. At that time, he and several children held a small Halloween parade in the community. The following year, new york Theatre invited him to take this idea to the street and start the annual parade. Later, the last week of 10 was officially designated as "Halloween Week".

Now, there are about 30,000 disguised parades and nearly 2 million people come to watch them every year. In the huge parade, all kinds of strange clothes can be seen everywhere, and even new york people who have seen all kinds of strange clothes are amazed. In addition, there are giant puppets operated by several people at the same time, which show the fantastic image. Finally, the route will come to the wildest gay area in new york, and the streets and alleys will be crowded with transvestites who perform to their heart's content, thus ending this crazy party perfectly.

Every year, the parade has different themes, such as environmental protection and AIDS. Last year, because of the "9o 1 1" terrorist attack, a phoenix statue was erected in Greenwich Village, symbolizing the rebirth of new york. The theme of this year's parade is "play". Presumably, parade enthusiasts all over the world are eager to move, so we will wait and see.

The Halloween Parade recommended for everyone today is a description of the Halloween Parade. The lyrics vividly describe the Halloween parade. The singer must have participated in this parade many times.

Lou Reed-Halloween Parade Lyrics

There is a fairy in the city singing "Proud Mary"

When she was wandering in Christopher street

Some southern queen was loud and mean.

Where the dock meets the wasteland.

This Halloween is certain.

Especially without you here.

There is a greta garbo and a Alfred Hitchcock.

And some Jamaican black stallions

There are five Cinderella and some leather mops.

I almost fell into my cup.

There are Crawford, Davis and tacky gary grant.

Some guys from the Bronx looking for trouble

But there is no long hair and no virgin Mary.

You won't hear those voices again.

Johnny Leo and rotten Rita

You'll never see those faces again.

This Halloween is certain.

Especially without you here.

There are reborn losers and lavender drunks

And some elite teams from Washington heights

The boy on B Street and the girl on D Street.

Tinker bell in tights

This celebration somehow depressed me.

Especially when I see you are not around.

Nothing as romantic as Peter's pedantic remarks.

In Latin, Greek or Spanish

No three bananas or brandy Alexander

Show all their skills

I have a different feeling today.

Especially when I know you're gone.

A girl from Soho said "I blow" in a T-shirt.

She is a member of "Rock Five Two Plus Three"

And the date of payment for girls is to cut interest rates.

Or do it for free.

Used to knock on my door all the time.

I don't want to hear any more.

Please don't comfort my fears.

I have to hold my head up

But it makes me crazy, and madness makes me sad.

Then I started to freeze

Deep down, I'm afraid it may be true.

Deep down, I'm afraid they mean you.

Halloween parade

At the Halloween parade

At the Halloween parade

See you at the Halloween parade next year.

background knowledge

In America, Halloween is a night when dreams come true. Lower Manhattan is no exception. People from new york flock to Greenwich Village for Halloween Parade. They came here for entertainment, watching the iconic paper puppets floating up and down in the crowd in the parade, and indulging in elaborate dress-up games.

Daily rules were put on hold for a while, and thousands of well-dressed new york people took to the streets without worrying about being judged. Men in hats (and others) walk with old ladies playing kazudi. No one is worried about weird or incredible things, because in the village parade, Halloween is a night where anything can happen.

Except, of course, crime. Halloween is a chaotic night in most other cities in the United States, but it is quiet in Greenwich Village. The cheerful mood of the party participants led to a lower crime rate this night than any other night of the year. This proves in many ways that for new york people, Halloween is a time when one's wildest fantasies can come true.

Throughout the United States, Halloween is a night when dreams come true. When new york people flocked to the Halloween parade in Greenwich Village, Lower Manhattan was no exception. For entertainment, they went to see the main event of the parade, paper puppets shaking in the crowd, and at the same time they were addicted to an ingenious costume game.

The usual rules were put aside for the time being, and thousands of new york people dressed in costumes marched in the streets, not afraid of being judged by others. Men will wear hats (small clothes) and walk past the old woman who plays the flute. No one will worry about these freaks or aliens, because in this parade, Halloween is a night to do whatever you want.

In other words, anything can be done except crime. On Halloween night, while most other American cities were in chaos, Greenwich Village was quiet. The revelers had a good time, which made the crime rate that night lower than other nights in the same year. This also proves from various aspects that for new york people, Halloween is a time to turn wild fantasies into reality.

What is the most famous song for Halloween? Of course, it's Halloween, and the song recommended today is the popular band Panic! In Disco edition, let's listen together.

Panic! At the disco.-It's Halloween.

Boys and girls of all ages

Don't you want to see something strange?

[Siam Shadow]

Come with us and you'll see.

This is our Halloween town.

[Pumpkin Chorus]

This is Halloween, this is Halloween.

Pumpkins scream in the dead of night

[Ghost]

It's Halloween and everyone is going to make a scene.

Trick or treat until the neighbors are scared to death.

This is our city, and everyone screams.

In this Halloween town,

[creatures under the bed]

I'm the one hiding under your bed

My teeth are sharp and my eyes are red.

[Man under the stairs]

I'm the one hiding under your stairs

Fingers are like snakes and spiders in my hair.

[Corpse Chorus]

This is Halloween, this is Halloween.

[Vampire]

Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!

In this small town that we call home.

Everyone cheered the pumpkin song.

[mayor]

Don't we love it now in this town?

Everyone is waiting for the next surprise.

[Corpse Chorus]

In that corner, a man is hiding in the trash can.

Something is waiting not to pounce, and what will you do? ...

Clown demon, werewolf & melting man]

Scream! This is Halloween.

Red, black, sticky green

[werewolf]

Aren't you scared?

[Witch]

Well, that's good.

Say it once, say it twice

Seize the opportunity and roll the dice.

Riding with the moon in the dead of night

[Hanging Tree]

Everyone screams, everyone screams.

[hanged man]

In our Halloween town!

[clown]

I am a clown with tears on his face.

Here disappeared without a trace in an instant.

[second ghoul]

When you call "who is there", I am the "who"

I am the wind that blows through your hair.

[OOGIE boogie shadow]

I am the shadow on the moon at night.

Fill your dreams with fear.

[Corpse Chorus]

This is Halloween, this is Halloween.

Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!

Halloween! Halloween!

[Children's Corpse Trio]

There are soft lumps everywhere.

Without real fright, life is meaningless.

[Parents' Bodies]

That's our job, but we are not mean.

In our Halloween town

[Corpse Chorus]

In this town.

[mayor]

Don't we love now?

[Corpse Chorus]

Jack Skellington may catch you from behind.

Scream like a banshee

Surprise you.

It's Halloween and everyone is screaming.

Please make way for a very special person.

Our Jack is the king of pumpkin patch.

Let's pay tribute to the pumpkin king

[Everyone]

This is Halloween, this is Halloween.

Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!

[corpse boy trio]

In this small town that we call home.

Everyone cheered the pumpkin song.

[Everyone]

La la la, Halloween! Halloween! [repeat]

[Edit this paragraph] Halloween related

Halloween display design colors

-Orange is the main theme of Halloween.

Orange and black are traditional Halloween colors, which correspond to "Jack-o 'lantern". Black stands for black cats, spiders and witches, and orange stands for ghost fire, which is a common symbol of Halloween.

On Halloween, the big dining table at home is rendered orange and grass green, giving people a strong pastoral atmosphere. There is soothing and simple country music in the stereo, which is very warm.

Now, purple, green and red are widely used as Halloween decorations. If the decoration of your restaurant is more suitable for these colors, then these will also bring you inspiration for holiday decoration.

Symbol-pumpkin image is the most popular.

Halloween is a "ghost festival" in the west, so many symbols of Halloween come from the theme of ghosts, but there are also some lovely symbols, such as pumpkin lanterns and scarecrows. Whether it is the "pumpkin lantern" in your hand or the decoration of dining table and restaurant, pumpkin is the main image. Try to pay more attention to this festival. You can choose some storage cans and knickknacks in the shape of pumpkin head, or make some napkins and placemats in the shape of pumpkin to make the dining table unique and atmospheric, which plays a very important role in a successful party!

Exquisite candlesticks can easily add interest to Halloween furnishings, and choosing candlesticks as decoration is also a very economical decoration method. Spend a small amount of money to buy a variety of novel candlesticks to decorate the holiday table, and highlight the owner's taste with its wonderful shape and aroma. Even if it is just displayed on the dining table next to the dining table, it is also an elegant ornament of a happy life. The base of the wrought iron candlestick brings a sense of quality and weight to the candlestick, and the solid long wax can reflect dazzling light. The simple structure is also the design highlight of this kind of candlesticks. Using them to decorate the Halloween table has a unique flavor. You can also choose a small candlestick and use light-colored roses to set off the happy atmosphere and add a warmth. Add beautiful memories to this festival. In the process of home furnishings, flowers are always an important factor that brings us beauty and joy, and it is naturally inseparable from the table on Halloween. You can choose a bone China vase, insert a few wild chrysanthemums, or buy some dried flowers with orange elements, which are all very timely display methods. No matter what accessories you choose to decorate your home on Halloween, I believe it will bring surprises and enjoyment to our lives. Even if you have never been abroad and have never really felt this festival, we believe that as long as you master the furnishings skills in home life and as long as we concentrate more on accumulating more knowledge about life, home and furnishings, I believe you must be the person who knows life and fashion best.

Pumpkin lantern making

incision

At the top/bottom of the pumpkin, cut a piece of melon noodles with a knife so as to reach in and hollow out the pulp. The cross section should be as flat as possible.

Hollow and thin

You can also carefully take out the melon seeds and pulp with a special spoon or a daily spoon. Select the place you want to carve and scrape the melon skin to 1 inch thickness.

Paper mask

Stick or nail a paper mask prepared in advance at the selected place. When using pushpins, be careful to nail them on the dotted line of Facebook to avoid small holes in the melon surface.

Follow the imaginary line

Along the dotted line of the paper mask, trace the mask on the pumpkin skin with a small cone or thumbtack. When finished, tear off the paper.

Viewing effect

Finally, correct it point by point with a small awl. Picasso is far behind!

Halloween SMS

Praise Qiu Guang, but make it a real carnival. Facial makeup is one of the traditional Halloween programs.

Sleep? I want to ask you a favor. My name is Xiao Min. I died in a car accident three days ago. I lost my head and never found it. Too bad. Luckily, I found it hanging outside your window yesterday. Can you help me pick it up? Thank you kind people.

I have admired you for a long time. I decided not to marry you from the first day I met you. Do you know that?/You know what? Do you know that?/You know what? I am so lonely in the underworld. Will you go with me on Halloween?

Don't think that I have forgotten you, for example, today-Halloween, my first thought is you, because you are related to ghosts! Wish you a happy holiday!

Forgive me for telling a stranger your mobile phone number on Halloween night, but I was forced to do so. He said his name is Zhong Kui. If you have anything, I can help you realize it!

Dear, I've always wanted to learn exorcism from the Monkey King. Let me protect you on Halloween, and all monsters can come! As long as I am here, you will be happy forever!

I miss you, but I'm afraid to see you. Maybe you are staring at me silently in a corner. I summon up the courage to touch your face without chin. Ah, ghosts!

Children's songs about Halloween

Trick or treat. On Halloween, children go from house to house asking for presents such as candy.

Smell my feet. Smell my feet.

Give me something delicious. Give me something delicious.

So are ghosts, witches and goblins. Ghosts, witches, elves

Waiting for you in the dark. Waiting for you in the dark.

The witch is riding on a broom. The witch is riding on a broom.

She is heating the big black kettle. She is heating the black stove.

She is cooking toads and spiders. She is cooking toads and spiders.

She is feeding all the ghosts and goblins. She is feeding all the ghosts and elves.

We are all scared to death. We are all scared to death.

Trick or treat! Trick or treat! Trick or treat, trick or treat.

Give me something delicious! Give me something delicious.

If you don't, I don't care. If you don't give it, it doesn't matter.

I will steal your underwear.

Trick or treat! Trick or treat! Trick or treat, trick or treat.

I want something delicious! I want something delicious.

Trick or treat! Trick or treat! Trick or treat, trick or treat.

Give me something nice and sweet. Give me something delicious.

Give me candy and apples, too. Give me candy and apples.

I won't play tricks on you! So I won't play tricks on you.

Halloween Survey: Do you believe in ghosts?

Do you believe in ghosts?

Do you believe in ghosts?

According to a poll conducted by Associated Press and Ipsos before Halloween, 34% of the respondents said they believed in ghosts.

The same proportion of people believe in UFOs. In addition, the survey shows that 19% of the respondents believe in magic in the world.

48% people believe in extrasensory perception.

23% of the respondents said that they have seen ghosts, among which single people, Catholics and people who have never attended church are most likely to "see ghosts".

30% of the respondents said that when they woke up, they felt something strange in the room.

14% of the respondents (mostly men and low-income people) said they had seen UFOs.

One in five people said they were superstitious, especially young men, ethnic minorities and people with low education. 26% of urban residents believe in superstition; Single men are more superstitious than single women, accounting for 3 1% and 17% respectively.

The survey shows that the people who believe that "four-leaf clover can make money" are the most, accounting for 17% of the respondents. 13% people think that walking under the ladder will bring bad luck or it is unlucky for the bride and groom to meet before the wedding. A few respondents think that black cats, broken mirrors, indoor umbrellas, "Black Friday" and the number 13 are all unlucky symbols.

Generally speaking, women are more superstitious than men about four-leaf clover, broken mirrors and meeting the bride and groom before the wedding. Democrats are more superstitious than Republicans and Republicans that it is unlucky to open an umbrella indoors. Liberals are more superstitious about four-leaf clover than conservatives. The bride and groom meet before the wedding and hold umbrellas in the house.

The telephone survey was conducted from June 10 to June 18, 2007, with 10 13 adults participating.