Tuesday 13 October 2009

Halloween in other countries

England and Ireland- We have already looked into Halloween in Ireland as this is where the tradtions and the myths have all started out. they still celebrtate it in a similar way taht their ancestors did.

Belgium- Here they keep in tradition with the catholics celebration as they light candles in memory of the deceased. its also seen as bad luck to see a black cat or even worse for one to enter the home.

China- the Festival is know as Teng Chieh, water and food are placed in front of photographs of deceased loved ones, lanterns are also layed down to light the path for the spirits who return tp earth. Under the guidence of Buddist temples groups of people are formed to performe cermonies for the 'pretas', these are the spirits of the dead that never had a body to burie.
America

Mexico

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