Happy Halloween…<\/p>\n
Halloween is an annual holiday, celebrated each year on October 31, and\u00a0has roots in age-old European traditions.<\/p>
It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.<\/p>\n
In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints; soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain.<\/p>
The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween.<\/p>\n
Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating and carving jack-o-lanterns.<\/p>\n
The day has slowly gained momentum in South Africa with more and more people dressing-up and handing out sweet treats.<\/p>\n
Many events and walks are arranged each year to ensure that children have a safe environment in which to\u00a0trick-or-treat.<\/p>\n
Here are some local examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n The annual CPF Halloween parade fun for young and old<\/a><\/p>\n Figures Models Halloween Showcase<\/a><\/p>\n Halloween just got a whole lot scarier<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you search #Halloween2017 this is what you will find:<\/p>\n Everyone has a superhero within #Halloween2017<\/a> #BePeculiar<\/a> #Bengaluru<\/a> #amazonian<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WeY6bneOXF<\/a><\/p>\n — Subhasis Mishra (@subhasismishra) October 31, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n