HALLOWEEN

On October 31 Halloween is celebrated in Brazil, it is better known as Halloween.

Halloween is celebrated in most Anglo-Saxon countries, particularly in the U.S.

Halloween originated from the traditions of the peoples who inhabited the Gaul and islands of Britain between 600 BC and 800 AD.

Catholic origin:

The Syrian church chose a day to celebrate "All Martyrs" from the fourth century, after three centuries later the Roman temple dedicated to all gods (Pantheon) was transformed into a Christian church by Pope Bonifácio IV, and was dedicated to all santos.In English, this Virgilia was named All Hallow's Eve after changed for ALL Hallowed and ALL HALLOWEEN Until you get to Halloween.

Pagan Origin:

The origin is pagan Celtic celebration of "Samhain", which gave worship to the dead. The "Feast of the Dead" was a very important date. To the Celts, the place of the dead was a place of perfect ease, where there would be no hunger or pain. It was said that the dead returned on that date to visit their former homes.

Symbols

WITCHES:

 is the main symbol. The stories say that witches attending parties made ​​by the devil in April 30 and October 31.

PUMPKINS:

 is symbolic of wisdom and fertility. The story goes that the practice of cutting the pumpkin giving the shape of a face with eyes, came the story of a man named Jack, who liked to drink and met the devil on the day he drank a lot.

CANDLES:

 candles in the colors purple, black and orange, serve to illuminate the path of the spirits.

BLACK CAT:

 are the sources of chance, for they say that witches can turn into cats.

Trick or Treat:

 It's kind of a joke. Since the ninth century, people made "cakes of Souls" to deliver children knocking door to door in costume.

BROOM:

 besides being connected witches, being the object of flight, is the symbol of female power.

BAT:

 is connected to vampires and symbolizes the vision that goes beyond appearances.

APPLE:

 is connected to the gods of love.