The first Halloween on the eve of all saints began to celebrate the ancient Celts of Scotland and Ireland, and a century later, in the 19th century, he ended up in America along with millions of immigrants from the British islands. The festival is based on the legend about how the border between the worlds and the souls of the dead return to their home on the eve of all saints, to collect donations in the form of food and sweets. Together with them, all kinds of evil spirits come to the ground, which can be scared away by the light of pumpkin, and so that angry spirits are not dirty, people need to put on masquerade costumes of evil spirits and go unnoticed.
Halloween is celebrated in many countries, but it was in America that he became the most favorite holiday after Christmas and turned into a cheerful carnival, which the whole country celebrates. And the capital of Halloween – Salem, one of the oldest cities in New England, where in 1692 the harsh Puritans declared a “witch hunt”, which ended with a burning of 15 women. Thanks to Hollywood, the city became popular among tourists in the 1990s, and now it is the city of witches and the capital of Halloween.
I want in Salem!
The fun in Salem lasts the whole October: the Haunted Happenings festival begins on the 1st, and ends on October 31, on all saints day. Lovers to tickle nerves can visit the festival of undead, witch museum and ghosts at home, visit the fortuneteller or at a spiritual session at the Museum of Witchcraft. Closer to the holiday, night tours begin in the witchcraft places of the city, the house of the judge who began the process against witches and the master classes on potions, masquerades, concerts and costume processions. Local residents decorate houses and get outfits from chests in advance, and I want to tell about architecture separately, because in the city there are many perfectly preserved houses of the 17th century, according to which excursions for adults and children are taken.
During the holidays, more than 250 thousand tourists come to the city, Central Street, Essex Street, boils both day and night: on the shelves you can see everything-from carnival costumes to silver bells on a hat, they also conduct excursions dedicated to the fishing of ghosts, and they are invited to the rooms of fear. Halloween is a family holiday, dozens of excursions and games are organized for children, and everything will be at the parade in costumes, from small to large, including dogs.
It is simple to join this festive fun: Salem is located 20 kilometers from, from where, on the occasion of the holidays, trains go twice as often. The town is small, 10 times more tourists than residents, so
They end in a month, and the 31st road will get up, so it is better to come in a day. Sign up for tours and excursions for the same reason you need to in advance. The answers to all questions about the Salem festival, Halloween celebration and all events will be found at the festival.
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Author: Olga Perepelitsa
