Round 2: Team Let's Be Ducks - Page 12

Originally posted by: hinz

Even though Halloween is observed across the whole world, people celebrate it for many different reasons. Let's take a look at some countries and their customs of Halloween.

Ireland

Ireland celebrate Halloween much like as it is in the United States. Children go to meet their neighbors for the famous trick or treat. After that they attend parties with their families, friends and neighbors. They spend a joyful time playing at snap-apple or cards.

Austria

People believed that on Halloween night, the dead souls would be back on Earth to visit them. That's why they leave bread, water and a lighted lamp to welcome them.

China

Halloween is known as Teng Chieh here. People place food and water in front of the pictures of their members who are no more. In a religious way, boats of law are done in Buddhist temples. They're made in paper, then they're burnt on evening. The purpose of this custom is twofold: as a remembrance of the dead and in order to free the spirits of the "pretas" in order that they might ascend to heaven.

England

English children made "punkies" out of large beets (which they call beetroots), upon which they carved a design of their choice. Then, they would carry their "punkies" through the streets while singing the "Punkie Night Song" as they knocked on doors and asked for money.

Germany

In Germany, the people put away their knives on Halloween night. The reason for this is because they do not want to risk harm to (or from) the returning spirits.

France

Usually, children get dressed up with their most scariest costumes and go to the neighbors for the trick and treat. Restaurants, shops or houses are decorated to celebrate Halloween.

Mexico

Here Halloween is known as El Dia de los Muertos meaning the day of the deceased persons. This is a three-day celebration which starts from October 31st. For them, it's more like a day to commemorate the loved ones who have passed away and cherish memories.

Halloween is not considered a religious day anymore. It's more like a fun and chilled out day for the children where they wear costumes and instead of getting scared of the evil creatures, they go from house to house in order to ask for treats such as candy (or, in some cultures, money) with the phrase "Trick or treat!" The "trick" is a threat to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given to them. So, are you ready for some trick-or-treating?

Originally posted by: hinz

Yay, I can do my bit now?

First post looks lovely now👍🏼

Originally posted by: -Elysian-

It's the time of the year when you shake hands, sit around, and gossip with witches, goblins, and ghosts.

Since we can't invite any of them over to the thread due to their lack of access to technology, we felt it's time that we involved our members. We've put together the perfect questionnaire to fish out that wickedness tucked safely inside that brain of yours.

Do you dare to give it a try?

1. If you were Casper - the ghost, how would you use your powers to scare others?

2. If you were to have a date night with any monster/demon who would it be and why?

3. How would you react to waking up in a haunted house with ghosts roaming before your eyes?

4.Walking in a graveyard at 3 A.M. or sleeping in haunted house by yourself?

5. Who would you like to battle if you were Courage the cowardly dog?

6. If you were the director of a horror movie, what would be your idea of it?

7.What would you ask Charlie the demon after summoning him?

8. How do you believe the Minions would celebrate their Halloween?

Originally posted by: caffeineaddict.

^Remind Dhanya...if you can! PLEASE :D