ASMR: HALLOWEEN Legends, traditions and superstitions around the world | HOLD ON TIGHT
Halloween traditions vary around the world and even within different regions of the same country. Here are some different Halloween traditions and superstitions from various parts of the world
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Trick-or-Treating (North America): Children dress up in costumes and go door-to-door asking for candy by saying, "Trick or treat." Homeowners hand out candy and treats to the costumed kids.
Day of the Dead (Mexico): Día de los Muertos is a multi-day celebration to honor deceased loved ones. Families create ofrendas (altars) with the deceased's favorite foods, drinks, and mementos. They also visit cemeteries to clean and decorate graves.
Guy Fawkes Night (UK): On November 5th, people in the United Kingdom celebrate the capture of Guy Fawkes, who tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Bonfires and fireworks are common, and effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned on bonfires.
Pangangaluluwa (Philippines): In some regions of the Philippines, children go house-to-house, singing and asking for prayers for the souls of the dead. People often give them food or money in return.
Obon (Japan): Obon is a Buddhist festival to honor the spirits of deceased ancestors. Families light lanterns and set them afloat on rivers to guide the spirits back to the other world.
Samhain (Ireland and Scotland): Samhain is the Celtic festival from which Halloween originates. Traditions include lighting bonfires, playing divination games, and leaving food out for fairies.
Duck Apple (Ireland): A Halloween game where apples are placed in a basin of water, and participants try to catch them with their teeth. It's a test of courage and dexterity.
Cabbage Night (New England, USA): The night before Halloween, it's a tradition for mischievous youngsters to play pranks, often involving the placement of cabbage in strange locations.
Mischief Night (UK and USA): Similar to Cabbage Night, this night is associated with pranks, often involving mischief like TPing houses or soaping windows.
Barmbrack (Ireland): A traditional Irish fruitcake is baked with items like a ring (meaning marriage), a coin (meaning wealth), and a pea (meaning poverty). These items predict the future for those who find them in their slice.
The Hungry Ghost Festival (China): A month-long festival in which offerings are made to the deceased. People burn joss paper and create elaborate displays of food to feed the spirits.
Feralia (Ancient Rome): The Romans celebrated Feralia at the end of October, a festival to honor the dead. Families would leave food offerings at the tombs of their deceased relatives.
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