quinta-feira, 17 de novembro de 2011


Halloween is a celebratory feast celebrated every year on October 31, the eve of All Saints. It is performed in most Western countries, but is more representative in the United States. In this country, brought by Irish immigrants, she arrived in the mid-nineteenth century.
This party, it is related in origin to death, rescues elements and scary images. Are common symbols of this holiday: ghosts, witches, zombies, skulls, monsters, black cats and even characters like Dracula and Frankenstein.
The children also attend this party. With the help of parents, wear scary costumes and go door to door in the neighborhood, where they drop the phrase "Trick or Treat." Happy ending the night of Oct. 31, with bags full of goodies, candies, chocolates and sweets.
In Brazil, the celebration is a recent one, has come to our country through the great influence of American culture and television. The English language courses also contribute to the celebration of the country is experiencing is a form of students with American culture.
Many Brazilians argue that the date has nothing to do with our culture and therefore should be left aside. They argue that Brazil has a rich folklore that should be more valued.

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