Miniature world (Halloween market) by Issiki Toaki
Rarely Known, Here Are 5 Fun Facts Behind Halloween Celebrations
This is the history of Halloween
Halloween celebrations are often known as costume festivals. How not, sharing various kinds of spooky costumes will enliven the celebration which is held every October 31st. This celebration, which has a climax by sharing scary stories, has a special characteristic, which is that it always brings a mystical and spooky impression. This is based on the history of Halloween itself which is filled with things related to the occult.
In Indonesia, this Halloween celebration is not as popular as in other countries. However, not a few who helped enliven this Halloween celebration, you know. Well, behind the excitement and excitement of the current Halloween celebration, there are actually many interesting facts that you may not know. Here are 5 interesting historical facts behind Halloween celebrations.
1. Starting from 2,000 years ago
Many sources say that Halloween celebrations began with a Samhain festival held by a group of indigenous peoples in Iron Age Europe, known as the Celts. The Celts who live in the region of Ireland, England, and Northern France believe that every October 31 there is no barrier between the lives of the dead and the living.
The loss of the barrier makes those who are still alive will be visited and threatened by evil spirits. As a solution to avoid this threat, the surviving residents took the initiative to use scary costumes. The goal is, so that the evil spirits will be deceived by the existence of the living people and think of them as spirits. This is the origin of why Halloween is celebrated every October 31 by using spooky costumes.
2. Jack O'Lantern Halloween symbol
In addition to spooky costumes, Halloween is also synonymous with pumpkins with scary faces in which there are lit candles or lights. This pumpkin is known as Jack O'Lantern. This symbol also has its own story, you know. According to Irish fairy tales, there used to be an old man named Jack who was famous for his mischief. Because of his nosiness, all parties are bullied by Jack, including the devil. One time, Jack teased a demon who was climbing a tree by sticking a cross to a tree trunk. As a result, the devil could not come down from the tree.
Annoyed at not being able to descend, the devil finally complied with Jack's request not to take his soul when he died. According to the agreement, when Jack died, the devil did not take his soul and neither did the heavens who refused to accept it because of Jack's very cruel behavior throughout the world. Because no one wants to accept him, Jack lives trapped in a dark world between heaven and hell.
While in this dark world, Jack makes his own lamp or lantern using turnips which are his favorite food. He formed the radish and put coals in it as a light. This is where the origin of the lanterns that always enliven Halloween celebrations every year.
3. Trick or Treat
At Halloween, these words are often echoed. In America, this word is often used by children when going around the house asking for candy on Halloween night. If you look at history, this word is included in a spell that is believed to be able to fight demons, here. However, over time, these words just become a fun game at Halloween celebrations. As the name implies, which is trick or treat, the people who are given these words must give sweet food to the children if they don't want to be bullied.
4. Halloween special colors
Black and orange are two colors that will dominate in almost all Halloween celebrations. The use of these two colors has its own philosophy, Bela. The black color symbolizes death as well as darkness, where this is the identity of Halloween which is a festival of life between life and death. Meanwhile, the orange color is a symbol that symbolizes strength and endurance.
5. Sugar consumption increases on Halloween
During Halloween celebrations, data shows that sugar consumption increases dramatically, you know. This is based on the game "Trick or Treat" which is popular with almost all children in America, as a time when they can freely eat sweet foods. The dishes served at Halloween night celebrations are also synonymous with sweet foods.
Are you celebrating Halloween too?
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Content Information
Difficulty: ★★★★☆
Approx. assembly time: more than 3 hours
Size of finished product: W185 x H240 x D185 (mm)
Page Layout: Bordered
Recommended Paper Type: Matte Photo Paper
A full-fledged miniature set.
The lantern-shaped shop is full of Halloween accessories!
Each item is made very finely, and it is a very cute paper craft to decorate as a single item.
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