The history of this commemorative day has more than 2500 years. Emerged among the Celtic people, who believed that the last day of summer (October 31), the spirits come out of cemeteries to take possession of the bodies of the living. To scare these ghosts, the Celts placed in homes, frightening objects, eg, skulls, bones decorated pumpkins adorned among others.
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Being a pagan feast was ordered in Europe during the Middle Ages, when it came to be called Halloween. Those who celebrated this date were persecuted and condemned to the stake by the Inquisition.
Aiming to reduce the pagan influences in medieval Europe, the Church Christianized the party, creating the All Souls Day (November 2).
This party, because it is related in origin to death, rescues elements and scary images. Are common symbols of this holiday: ghosts, witches, zombies, skulls, monsters, black cats and even characters like Dracula and Frankenstein.
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Children also participate in this festival. With the help of parents, wear scary costumes and run from door to door in the neighborhood where drop the phrase "trick or treat". Happy, ending the night of October 31, with bags full of goodies, candies, chocolates and sweets
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In Brazil the commemoration of this date is recent. It has come to our country through the great influence of American culture, especially coming on television. The English language courses also help to spread the party in the country, for recovery and celebrate this day with their students: a way to live with students to American culture.
But many Brazilians argue that the date has nothing to do with our culture and therefore should be left out. They argue that Brazil has a rich folklore that should be more valued. Therefore, it was created by the government in 2005, the Saci Day (also celebrated on October 31).
The commemoration date also receives strong criticism from religious groups, especially Christian religions. The argument is that the celebration of pagan origin spreads mainly among children and young people, ideas and images that do not correspond to the principles and Christian values. Also according to these religious images valued at Halloween are negative and contrary to the practice of good.
By: Luísa Mattuella Frá :D
