Halloween: traditions and history

The Halloween is noted in the different countries of the world, including in Russian Federation, on October 31. This day people put on suits which associate with horrors. The history a holiday originates from Samayn's ancient holiday. At Celts it marked the termination of summer and the beginning of winter. As day was considered as a transition period between seasons, there were beliefs that this day otherworldly force can get into the world of the live. So people started dressing up in masks and suits to frighten off evil ghosts and to protect the settlements. After the Roman gain new traditions, for example, day of memory of all deceased began to appear and...