Not only the history of Halloween is shrouded in mysticism, the traditional attributes of a holiday too, have a "supernatural" origin. For example, pumpkin with a candle burning inside originally was called "Jack-o'-lantern." The legend of the appearance of pumpkin lantern itself is magical: a cunning craftsman wanted to live a long life and defeating the evil one in Satan himself, made sure that he renounced his soul after his death. Smith lived a happy life, but after his death did not take any in hell or in heaven. Devil condemned him to eternal residence on the ground, leaving him only a piece of coal, which he could cover his own way on dark nights. Since keep coal in the hands of too hot, he put it in a hollowed out pumpkin. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people to help Jack illuminate the streets burning pumpkins.
Since Halloween spirits freely roam the land, people take to the streets in carnival costumes - because ancient belief says that they will not touch those who do like them. Celebrating the people parading in vampires, zombies, witches and maniacs - the more realistic the image, the better. The tradition of begging sweets October 31 by the phrase "Trick or Treat? "Originated in the poorest areas of England - so the poor have tried to collect at least some goodies to celebrate the holiday on a par with others.