When is Halloween 2016: the date. When Halloween in Russia and in Ukraine
Halloween is an ancient holiday, the origins of whichThey originate from Celtic pagan customs. There is a "pumpkin celebration" right before the Catholic Day of All Saints, which is always celebrated on November 1. Halloween has been popular for a long time in the US, Canada and European countries. Only recently it began to be celebrated in Russia and the CIS. However, often our compatriots have questions about when will the number of Halloween and how it is usually celebrated in Russia. Below you will find answers to your questions.
What is the date of Halloween?
Every year Halloween celebrate October 31, and this date is unchanged. So it was, is, and, most likely, will always be. For the first time this holiday began to be celebrated in Scotland in the 16th century, but then "the evening of all Saints" (another name for the holiday) was held on May 13. Later, with the spread of Christianity, Halloween quickly became famous due to the fact that it was celebrated on the night of November 1 - before the day of all Saints.
Outwardly, the celebration resembles the OrthodoxChristmas carols, the only difference is that the costumes of our children are not at all terrible, unlike "Halloween." Traditionally, for Halloween in Western countries, children and adolescents dress up in the costumes of werewolves, ghouls and other "evil spirits," and then go to their homes and demand from the owners sweets and other sweets. "Trick or Treat!" Is the most common phrase for kids, which you probably already heard in various American movies.
Required attribute of the holiday Halloween -A huge pumpkin that has slits for the eyes, nose and mouth, inside of which is placed a lantern or a candle. On the night of October 31 to November 1, virtually all English-speaking residents hold grandiose masquerade parties, where not only children but adults are entertained.
When is Halloween 2016 in Russia and Ukraine?
As for Russia and the CIS, we have Halloween interesting mainly to children and adolescents. However, every year more and more compatriots are interested in this holiday.
When there will be a Halloween 2016, many celebratinghis house is sure to be on the table the most important attribute of the celebration - pumpkin. It is prepared as follows: wash, then cut off the upper part and remove all the flesh, then use a knife to make the mouth, eyes and nose. When the vegetable is prepared, a candle or a flashlight is placed in it. It is not at all necessary that the pumpkin look intimidating - you can make a "smiling smiley" from it. But the costumes and makeup for Halloween must be truly terrible and sinister!
In Russia, "the night of all Saints" is celebrated annuallyat various discos and carnival parties, which are held in nightclubs on the evening of October 31. As a rule, at such events it is necessary to follow the dress code, i.e. come to the party in the appropriate costume for Halloween. This evening and night, you can enjoy being in the shoes of a vampire, witch, werewolf, zombie and other representatives of the dark forces! Nevertheless, the celebration of Halloween is a very interesting and fun event that will give you a lot of fun and positive!
