It.s again a commercial trap. I know I woke up this morning feeling really anxious because I wasn't prepared (no candy, no lights). Happy Halloween! Don’t mind the darkness. Halloween is not a French tradition. I hope you are having fun. Four annual festivals divided their year into quarters. Nell Rose from England on October 17, 2010: Hi, Martie, have you seen the Wicker man film? oh, I traded a treat with you in the cellar hehe. Christmas on the African continent is festive, colorful and loud! After all, we want our children to gather the same good memories we have gathered during our childhood. Some of them scared the ‘living daylights’ out of me! Why anything? At parties, games are played including “snap-apple” a game in which people try to grab a bite from an apple hanging from a tree or doorway. Halloween is just fun when the little children come for candy all dressed up. Check this out, it is part of our amazing Celtic heritage too. Nell, I haven't seen it yet, but plan to. Overview of holidays and many observances in South Africa during the year 2021 Sa`ge from Barefoot Island on October 20, 2010: Halloween was never celebrated here befor it came from the outside with the church as all souls day. Martie Coetser (author) from South Africa on September 23, 2012: RealHousewife, it is actually sad to know that even many adults don't know the history. I've found the research most enjoyable. Mohan Kumar from UK on September 23, 2012: Wonderful discourse on pagan traditions and rituals : I love your take on tradition and history , Martie, you should get a PhD for your work! If the specific ‘tradition’ fulfills the needs of the majority, it will be kept for ages.... until a new Government decide to ban it from the calendar. Anyway, most traditions are rooted in barbaric ceremonies or actions, even modern traditions. Thanks for reading this oldie again :). :D. Martie Coetser (author) from South Africa on October 19, 2010: gr82bme – Thanks for the read! Our children need to have the fun of celebration, dressing up and having an excuse to stay out after dark. I too have learned that no-matter what the good intensions are with the implementing of cultural festivals, the majority of people change it into senseless fun. "Tradition becomes our security, and when the mind is secure it is in decay." .“Just because something is tradition doesn’t make it right” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo. I like that you gave quotes both for and against tradition. Very informative Hub. I’m now on my way to learn something from you. The children may learn to formulate interrogative sentences and ask questions such as Why? Pamela99 – What a treat to have you here on my page! And you surely remember they’ve chosen Barabas instead of Jesus. maybe......... :D hugs :D. Sa`ge – Thanks for dancing – I hope typical Hawaiian - barefoot on my buttons :))))) As I said somewhere in the comments, I did not know much about Halloween, so I had no choice but to gather some information – and that is something I really enjoy. ?Today when most of my people are scattered around the world, Halloween is now becoming part of the Filipino yearly tradition. Martie Coetser (author) from South Africa on February 01, 2011: Danny-Tom – Thank you so much for explaining activities during Halloween festivals in America. It was also displayed in other ways. Eastern Orthodox icons of All Saints were Christ enthroned in Heaven surrounded by the angels and the saints. Great research and very well written. If there is a Grinch who stole Halloween it would be me this year 'guilty' no lights, no candy, no costume, and getting tired of sitting in the dark waiting for it to end. It is a three-day celebration that begins on October 31 and culminates on November 2. Death rituals are well documented throughout history –– and around the world. we have no idea why we are doing. I think you look adorable with your pumpkin had :). I'm a part of their joy. Here are some of the ways expats around the world will be celebrating Halloween: Not many people know that Halloween originated in Ireland and not the USA. The more the electronic and internet age has infiltrated every part of life, the more those motives and results seem to permeate and grow. They can still have their fun and give to the world at the same time. I love your sense of practicality and humanitarianism - your heart is big and beautiful. . But I grew up in a small town, and we went door to door for every celebration. You’ve said it – that is the way it is. This god was also associated with the wheel and was syncretize with Jupiter, the Roman’s king of the gods (the sky and thunder). Carroll singing at Christmas, and banging pots and pans at New Year's. dallas93444 – :))) ..... What shall we say? Larenty celebrated his 26th birthday, so he shared a piece of cake with George the Lion. I appreciate the T.S.Elliot quote. Micky Dee – I agree with you, sir! In this area, the traditions were held onto tightly and embraced by younger generations. During the Iron Age the Celts were a group of tribal societies living in Europe. As you know we cannot use all information obtained during research, unless we want to publish a series about the topic or a book. An opportunity to be creative. Halloween was introduced in China through foreigners such as teachers and expats. So, I lit a nice wood fire indoors, and kept the lights dimmed. . With the celebration of Halloween comes the branded hats, costumes, and the rest of the paraphernalia you simply have to buy! ~ Grace McGarvie. In co-operation with the media they will hook our people thoroughly. The Ingoma Dance of the Zulu Nation; Indigenous to the Zulu people.