Halloween

usgb/ˌhæləʊˈiːn/
noun

A festival celebrated on the night of October 31st, often involving costumes, trick or treating and parties.

My kids are excited about going trick-or-treating on Halloween.
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  • halloween costume
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Cultural Significance

Understand that Halloween is deeply rooted in various Western cultures, especially in the U.S. and varies globally.

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In the US, Halloween is as significant as Christmas for many.
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Costume Traditions

On Halloween, people often wear costumes relating to horror, famous characters, or fantasy elements.

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She dressed as a witch for Halloween.
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Trick or Treat

Children go door-to-door saying 'trick or treat', expecting candies or sometimes money.

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Kids carried lanterns while trick-or-treating on Halloween.
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