Symbols of Halloween

The halloween is a kind of pagan celebration of the ancient Celtic people who lived in the territory that comprises England, France and Germany. First was called All Hallows' Even (evening before the day of all saints) and later shortened to Halloween.

The symbols present at this celebration are:

Witches: are the main symbols of this festival. The stories tell of witches attending parties held by the devil, which were usually held on April 30 and October 31. This belief came to the United States by their colonizers and from there spread throughout the world, taking many different forms.

Pumpkins and candles: Pumpkins symbolize fertility and wisdom, while the candles are used to light the way of the spirits.

Black Cat: is a symbol linked to witches, because they can turn into cats. Other superstitions about cats is that these are sources of chance and also are the spirits of dead people.

Trick or treat: it's a joke in existence since the ninth century. During this period people used the "cakes of souls" with simple mass and currant coverage to deliver to children, properly dressed, knocked on doors asking for cakes. In exchange for each piece of cake, the child was committed to pray for the soul of a relative who offered him.

Broom: it is a symbol of female power in cleaning everything that brings negative consequences for life, like electricity and negative thoughts.

Bat: symbolizes the vision that goes beyond appearances and gets intimate view of people.

Apple: fruit associated with the gods of love, is used at the party as a symbol of life.

Postado por: Letícia Bortolini