Halloween is the feast of all creatures of horror. And far from being scared, the children are the first to take part in the celebration, happy to dress up and go collect candy in the neighborhood! Here’s what this party comes straight from the United States, very widespread in France today.
Neighborhood party par excellence, Halloween is the opportunity for children disguised as wizards, monsters and other dreadful creatures, to ask neighbors for treats. Or cast a spell on them. The famous “trick or treat”, as well as the famous pumpkins Jack O’Lantern have long been emulated in France, where these Anglo-Saxon traditions are now very popular and eagerly awaited. But what is the history of this festival of pagan origin which, detached from any religious connotation today, puts terror in the spotlight? Obviously, it is a question of caricaturing, or even of exorcising fear by turning it into derision, thanks to a whole ceremonial that it is pleasant to organize for the greatest pleasure of young people… and adults! Spooky decorations, supernatural disguises and adrenaline spiced treats: here are all our ideas for preparing a Halloween that will cause a stir, Brrr!
What is the date of Halloween?
Halloween falls on October 31 each year., Halloween. In 2023, we will celebrate Halloween on tuesday 31 october. The following day November 1st is a public holiday.
Halloween costumes: which costume to wear?
On October 31, we adorn ourselves with our worst Halloween costume ! A very frightening clown, a witch, pumpkin, ghost or zombie costume are generally the most popular costumes for both children and adults. To buy or to make, Halloween costumes allow you to play the game, and put yourself in the shoes of your character. We put on our costume, and then we hasten to scare the neighbors, asking them for candy or a spell!
How to make up for Halloween?
Halloween makeup is the final touch of the costume! Have you chosen a zombie, skeleton, witch or ghost costume? Learn step by step how to make the makeup that goes with it. Halloween make-ups are more and more trendy on social networks, so why not try some of the scariest make-up this year?
What decoration for Halloween?
To get into the Halloween mood, nothing like a spooky home decor! When young and old dare to step through the door, cobwebs and pumpkins will adorn the walls and furniture of the house. Place some white and orange colored candles, tealights and ghosts as well as garlands of bats! Our Halloween decoration ideas to inspire you:
Halloween crafts to do with kids
Halloween is a party that is also prepared with children, from an early age. On Hugo the snail, find a lot ofideas DIY for Halloween decoration, learn how to make a costume or make it up, print invitation cards to invite all your class buddies or how to make a candy basket! All the creative activities around Halloween can be found here:
Ideas for Halloween cakes and original recipes
Halloween pizza, chewable witch fingers, broomstick gnocchi, monster-shaped bagels, spider-shaped or pumpkin-shaped cakes… Le Journal des Femmes relies on trompe l’oeil for halloween recipes surprising!
What is the history of Halloween?
Celtic festival of Irish origin, Halloween seduces or irritates, depending on the continent where it is celebrated. According to historians, this pagan folk festival is believed to be a legacy of Samhain, the Celtic New Year. A Gaelic word sometimes attributed with the meaning “end of summer”, Samain announces the twilight of the clear season and the entry into the dark season, in other words, the advent of Dark Time. Winter is coming…
Why does Halloween refer to the Day of the Dead?
During this night, the line of demarcation between the world of the living and beyond would tend to blur so that ghosts and the living could meet, the space of a few hours. An incursion into the past for the deceased and a passage to the other side of the mirror for beings of flesh and blood…
What are the traditions of Halloween?
trick or treat or “stuffing or candy” is the children’s rallying cry. To buy their peace and escape a bad trick, adults must submit to a distribution of sweets. To impress them, it is customary that thehe children dress up as scary characters. empty of pumpkins and trimming them to give them a monstrous appearance is also one of the great classics ofHalloween. This would ward off evil spirits. For diehards, home decorating and pumpkin soup tasting are a must.
Since when do we celebrate Halloween in France?
Like Grandmother’s Day, Halloween owes its celebration in France to an initiative by brands. At the end of the 1990s, driven by the wave of American series, France Telecom launched an Orange mobile phone, called Olaween. Giants such as Coca-Cola or Disneyland are also responsible for promoting this particularly fun party for children. Little by little, the party became popular, and more and more families, schools, not to mention amusement parks, got into the game.