Halloween around the World

Halloween is one of the World's oldest holidays. It began in Ireland during the pagan times to celebrate the end of the year. The celebration was called Samhain or "All hallows eve" and it began pretty much like is is today: it was a day of fun where there were people dressing up and eating sweets and enjoying the company of friends and family.But the day was also considered a day where humans and spirits could interact without any limitations. That is hwy the holiday is associated with ghosts and scary things.
Halloween is celebrated all over the world, even in China, Austria, Canada, England, France, Japan, and Korea. But it is celebrated differently in each country. The holiday has become a commercial event to make money and to have some fun.Candy and costumes are found in every neighborhood on October 31 in the United States. Many countries celebrate with a meal or apart to signify the day, others see the day as haunted and are especially cautious on Halloween. But for America, Halloween is nothing more than a way to make money and give kids a chance to have a little fun.

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