Halloween in Canada

1. Halloween
in
Canada

2. Halloween in Canada
Halloween traditions were brought to Canada by Irish
and Scottish immigrants. The Celts used the day to
mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning
of winter, and also believed that this transition
between the seasons was a bridge to the world of the
dead. Halloween is celebrated in Canada on or around
31 October with costumes, parties, and door-to-door
visits. Children dress up as ghosts, witches, skeletons,
or characters from popular culture and visit homes in
their neighborhood.

3. The "treats" may include popcorn and candies. The
jack-o'-lantern (carved pumpkin) is placed prominently
on verandahs, along with spiderwebs and
representations of the spirit world. Pumpkin-carving
contests take place all over Canada.