Welcome to watchmojo.com, and today we'll be learning more about Halloween.

歡迎來到watchmojo.com，今天我們要來學更多關於萬聖節的知識。

Trick of treat!

不給糖就搗蛋！

Halloween is a holiday observed annually on October 31st.

萬聖節是在每年的10月31日。

Though it is celebrated in some Asian and South American countries, it is mostly commemorated by western nations.

雖然有些亞洲或南美洲國家會慶祝，但大部分都是西方國家在慶祝。

Some believe Halloween has pagan origins.

有些人認為萬聖節是源自於非基督徒。

It is most commonly linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of autumn and the harvest season.

與萬聖節最相關的是凱爾特人的薩溫節，表示秋天和豐收祭的結束。

During this period, the people of the Gaelic world held feasts in honor of the departed souls that entered our realm.

在那段期間，蓋爾人會舉辦宴會，紀念那些踏入我們人界的亡魂。

Alongside the souls of the deceased, it was believed that various supernatural beings made their way to us as well.

除了亡魂外，他們相信還會有很多超自然生命體來到我們身旁。

But not all of them were good.

但不是所有鬼魂都是好的。

As such, people started carrying carved turnips and wearing costumes in a possible attempt to deter evil spirits.

因此人們開始攜帶雕刻過的蕪菁和穿著裝扮，試圖達到威嚇惡靈的效果。

Other Samhain customs included going from home to home to gather food, fuel, and offerings for the festival.

另一個薩溫節的習俗是挨家挨戶去要食物、燃料、供品給節慶。

When the Roman Empire conquered Celtic territory later on, some of ancient rome's religious traditions, such as its festival of the dead, were incorporated into the celebration of Samhain.

之後凱爾特的領土被羅馬帝國佔領。一些古老的羅馬宗教傳統，像是亡魂節，被融入薩滿節的節慶中。

Halloween has also been associated with Christianity because of All Hallows or All Saints Day on November 1st.

萬聖節也和基督教有關。因為諸聖節或諸聖日是在11月1日。

With All Souls Day falling on November 2nd, this holy period obliged religious Europeans to observe various traditions that were in practice as early as the 12th century.

接著是11月2日的萬靈節，早在12世紀，虔誠的歐洲人就已經在這段神聖的時間執行各種節慶傳統。

For instance, to pray for souls trapped in Purgatory, the Impoverished went to their neighbors' homes for soul cakes that were baked for the occasion.

例如：為受困在煉獄裡的靈魂祈禱。窮困的人會去他們的鄰居家乞討為這個節慶烤出來的靈魂蛋糕。

Meanwhile, those trying to hide from potentially vengeful spirits would dress up.

與此同時，那些試著躲避可能是復仇鬼魂的人會裝扮自己。

This tradition spread to North America through Irish and Scottish immigration in the 19th century.

這項傳統在19世紀時透過愛爾蘭和蘇格蘭的移民傳到了北美洲。

It was here that the pumpkin eventually replaced the turnip as the Jack-o'-lantern.

就是在這裡南瓜最後取代了蕪菁，並成為傑克燈籠。

Other objects connected with fall, like corn husks and scarecrows, were also adopted as decorations for the home during Halloween.

其它跟秋天有關的物品，像是玉米夾和稻草人，也是萬聖節會被用來裝扮家裡的裝飾品。

Thanks to its associations with spirits and the world beyond, Halloween has been linked to paranormal imagery and horror figures.

因為萬聖節與靈魂還有亡界有關，會讓人聯想到超自然現象和恐怖圖畫。

So, as trick-or-treating increased in popularity, many traditional Halloween costumes worn by children became supernatural in theme.

當不給糖就搗蛋越來越流行，許多小孩穿的萬聖節傳統服飾變成以超自然為主題。

These days, costume choices have expanded to include famous people, pop culture characters, and more.

現在裝扮的選擇已經擴大到包括名星、流行演員還有更多人。

Today, instead of traveling to a neighbor's home for soul cakes or other offerings, the custom involves a request for sweets.

現代的習俗已經不是跟鄰居要靈魂蛋糕或其他供品，而是要糖果。

Normally reserved for kids, the practice of going door to door is usually accompanied by participants asking "trick-or-treat" when collecting their candy.

通常是給小孩參加，他們在拜訪每戶人家時，會說「不給糖就搗蛋」來收集他們的糖果。

Playing pranks has also been historically associated with Halloween.

惡作劇也跟萬聖節有歷史上的關聯。

Adults celebrate by also donning costumes and attending Halloween parties.

成年人也會透過穿著裝扮和參加派對來慶祝萬聖節。

Other common activities today include watching horror movies and sharing ghost tales.

其他常見的活動是看恐怖片和分享鬼故事。

Halloween is now a lucrative holiday as costumes, candy, and horror films are big business.

萬聖節現在是一個好賺錢的節日，因為裝扮、糖果和恐怖電影都是很大的生意。

You'll likely be able to find a screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to watch, but Halloween attractions, like haunted houses, hay rides, and more, are also available.

你有可能會去看洛基恐怖秀的放映會，但你也可以去找萬聖節的景點，像是鬼屋、乾草車等更多地方。

For Halloween costume and makeup ideas, head to watchmojo.com for our easy and fun tutorial videos.

要找萬聖節裝扮或化妝的點子，請前往watchmojo.com，觀看我們簡單又有趣的教學影片。