10.20.2008

Autumn Festival



There are a lot of autumn festivals throughout the world. Especially, school festivals are hold all over Japan. I think the most famous festival in autumn is “Halloween” so I search it.

As you know, Halloween is held on October 31st. This is celebrated in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom and parts of Australia. The origin of Halloween is in the ancient Celtic festival and Halloween is All Saints ‘Day’s eve. The symbol is pumpkin which has a candle inside. It's called a jack-o'-lantern. These traditional colors are black and orange and people wear that colors clothes like witches, ghosts and devils. Especially, children visit their neighborhood and say "trick or treating" to the hosts. Then they are given the sweets and hold a Halloween party. In Japan, almost all people know Halloween and many stores sell its goods but my superior does not know that!! When I heard that, I was so surprised:-0 I did not think there is a person who doesn’t know Halloween.

Halloween comes in autumn so many people eat autumn foods. Candy apples are a common Halloween food. It looks so delicious:p This is also eaten in Japan when summer festival like fireworks festival.

I have never participated in Halloween party so I’d like to do it someday!!


Have a nice HALLOWEEN