I have no idea why Halloween is celebrated. I even tried to look up on the net where one usually gets all the answers, but I just couldn't understand. There are just too many versions, or I should say stories on the history of halloween, and its trick-treating ritual, none of which made any sense to me. I could just gather that it has something to do with warding off the evil spirits, and/or placating them (I would assume by treating them 
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).Anyways, a brief idea of how Halloween is celebrated in North America, with no lessons in history for you. Houses are decorated with ghosts and pumpkins (again I have no idea of the pumpkin connection). On the last day of October, i.e. October 31st, children dress up in costumes that may range from witches and goblins to princess and fairies. They go around every house trick-treating. In short, they are offered candies and the kids literally get their school bags or sacks to fill them up with as many candies, possibly stocking up for their annual supply. (Oh, did I mention 'chocolates' are called 'candies' here).
Anushka was a sugar plum fairy this year. She was adorable. she had a shiny purple dress with wings, a matching cap-like headband and green booties. She enjoyed filling her bucket with candies. But she also was good at giving it away when the other kids showed up at our doorstep. Her friend, Arth was here too and they both had a super fun time winding up their day with a pizza party.
For what it means or is worth of, Happy Halloween to all of you!!!
