Halloween Symbols ' .

On 31 October we celebrate Halloween, known in Brazil as the "Halloween". The celebration of Halloween are more common in Anglo-Saxon countries, especially in the United States. In Brazil, the fellowship of the "Halloween" is becoming increasingly known and practiced by society.

Pumpkins and candles, pumpkins symbolize fertility and wisdom, while candles are used toilluminate the path of the spirits. Legend has it that the practice of cutting the pumpkin and put a candle inside it appeared the story of Jack, a man who loved to drink and he met the devil on the day he drank too much. Smart, the devil imprisoned in various locations until the day that, of drink, died. His entry was denied in heaven and in hell, humiliating as the devil.From there the soul of Jack started to roam the world. Pumpkins lit then went on to be usedby Jack to escape the darkness and light your way.

Black Cat: a symbol is connected to the witches, because they can turn into cats. Othersuperstitions about cats is that these are sources of chance and are also the spirits of dead people.


Trick or treat: it's a joke that has existed since the ninth century. During this period peoplewere the "soul cakes the" simple pasta with red currant and coverage to deliver to children, properly dressed, knocked on doors to ask for the cakes. In exchange for each piece of cake, the child was committed to pray for the soul of a relative who offered him.