万圣节英语介绍介绍万圣节的英语日记.doc

1、万圣节英语介绍 介绍万圣节的英语日记 Children in costumes race from house to house asking for treats.A carved pumpkin， called a jack-o-lantern， grins from a porch as the children pass.According to legend， jack-o-lanterns protect people in their homes from ghostly spirits.Its all part of the fun on Halloween! The root

2、s of Halloween stretch back thousands of years and borrow customs from several parts of the world.WHAT IS HALLOWEEN?Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31.By tradition， Halloween begins after sunset.Long ago， people believed that witches gathered together and ghosts roamed the world on Hall

3、oween.Today， most people no longer believe in ghosts and witches.But these supernatural beings are still a part of Halloween.The colors black and orange are also a part of Halloween.Black is a symbol for night and orange is the color of pumpkins.A jack-o-lantern is a hollowed-out pumpkin with a face

4、 carved on one side.Candles are usually placed inside， giving the face a spooky glow.DRESSING IN COSTUMESDressing in masks and costumes is a popular Halloween activity.Costumes can be traditional and scary， such as a witchs pointy hat and black gown.Costumes may also have a modern flavor.Many childr

5、en dress up as movie characters or a favorite superhero.But Halloween is not just for children.Many adults enjoy showing off their costumes at Halloween parties!TRICK-OR-TREATINGOnce in costume， children go from house to house saying Trick or treat! In the past， children might play a trick on people

6、 who did not give treats.They might pelt houses with eggs or old tomatoes， or play other pranks.Today， childrens cries of Trick or treat! are usually rewarded with candy.HOW HALLOWEEN GOT STARTEDOne of the oldest Halloween traditions comes from the ancient Celts， who lived in western and central Europe lon