Halloween - one of the oldest festivals in the world. In Halloween intertwined Celtic tradition of honoring evil spirits and Christian - worship of the saints. The history of Halloween has millennium, beginning with the Celtic festival of Samhain, to be replaced by the Roman Pomona Day, and completing and holding competition with the Christian All Saints Day. P>
On the night of Halloween Druids - spirits of nature - gathered in the oak groves on hilltops, lit fires and brought evil spirits to sacrifice to appease them. p>
Orange and black - the basic colors of Halloween. Costumes for Halloween based on the themes of witchcraft and its images in film and literature. P>
Decoration for Halloween - painted pumpkins. p>
Lamp Jack - a traditional attribute of Halloween. p> |