This is Britain - Halloween

Halloween is celebrated on October 31, and many people, especially children, dress up in costumes, visit people’s houses, and ask for candy or treats. This is called trick-or-treating. People have parties. You can dress up in scary costumes for fun, but your costume doesn’t have to be scary. In the USA, many people wear costumes that aren’t frightening. People also tell scary stories at Halloween or play games. Some people make jack-o’-lanterns; these are carved pumpkins with candles inside. People put them inside or outside their houses. It’s unclear where this tradition comes from. Some historians believe that in the past, they were used to scare away unwanted visitors or travelers. They are now chiefly associated with Halloween.