The customs of the Halloween万圣节的传统.ppt

The customs of the Halloween Traditional Halloween diversions have also enjoyed renewed popularity as party activities. For example, many Halloween parties feature contests of bobbing for apples, a centuries-old game in which?contestants try to retrieve apples floating in a tub of water using?only their mouth.? FOOD EATEN Dressing in Halloween ?? Dressing in costume is one of the most popular Halloween customs, especially among children.? Traditional costumes usually represent witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings.? However, costumes inspired by contemporary popular culture, such as politicians or movie characters, have become increasingly common in recent years.? Adults often favor costumes with satirical or humorous overtones. Trick-or-treating Trick-or-treating is another Halloween tradition, in which costumed children go from house to house soliciting (恳求，乞求)candy or other treats from their neighbors.? According to this custom, children greet each homeowner with the cry Trick or Treat, suggesting that some sort of prank will be played unless treats are provided.? Formerly, trick-or-treaters vandalized the house if no treats were produced or if the treats met with their disapproval.? Since the early 20th century, however, the threat of tricks has been largely ceremonial.? Beginning in the 1970s, the practice of trick-or-treating went into a sharp decline after unsubstantiated rumors spread about homeowners distributing poisoned Halloween candy to children.? Many parents also became concerned about their children wandering through the neighborhood after dark.? Today, many parents accompany children when they go trick-or-treating. FOOD EATEN Halloween Food Ideas for Adults Halloween isn‘t just for children. Lots of adults get dressed up in costumes, attend parties and consume candy and other Halloween-themed food and beverages. If you are planning on throwing your own Halloween party but are unsure of what food to serve, consider finger foods and