1、Halloween,Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31.,Origin of Halloween,Halloween is one of the worlds oldest holidays,celebrated in several countries around the world including the USA ,Canada, England,Scotland,Mexico, Latin America and Spain.,The name Halloween comes from a contract

2、ion of All Hallows Eve,the day before All Hallows Day. on this night it was believed that the spirits of the dead would try to come back to life.,Symbols of Halloween,Modern Halloween day celebrations use many symbols to help make the holiday more interesting.,The day is often associated with the co

3、lors black and orange.,Black cats are also symbols of Halloween,They carve pumpkin lanterns,Traditions of Halloween,Many of the traditions associated with Halloween can be traced back to the ancient festivals of Samhain（夏末節(jié)）, such as costuming, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving.,Trick-or-treat,Trea

4、ting is a modern Halloween custom where children go from house to house dressed in costume,asking for treats like candy or toys.If they dont get any treats,they might play a trick on the owners of the house.,They wear costumes.,Dressing up in costumes is one of the most popular Halloween customs,especially among children.According to tradition,people would dress up in costumes(wear special colthing,masks or disguises) to frighten the spirits away.