Symbols of Halloween

1. Symbols of Halloween

2. Modern days Halloween celebrations use many symbols to help make the holiday more interesting.

4. Jack-o-lantern There are many legends pertaining to the origin of the Jack-o-lantern, one of the most widely accepted is that of "Stingy Jack." Jack, an Irishman, was not allowed to enter Heaven because he was stingy with his money. So he was sent to hell. But down there he played tricks on the Devil , so he was kicked out of Hell and made to walk the earth forever carrying a lantern.

6. Black Cats During the Middle Ages black cats were feared because it was believed that witches could turn themselves into black cats. Whenever a black cat was seen it was avoided at all costs because it was perceived to be a witch in disguise. Unfortunately for them, during this time black cats were regularly hunted down and burned alive.

8. Bats The origins of the fear of bats began with the belief that they could communicate with the spirits of the dead, making their link to Halloween seemed perfectly natural.

10. Witches In every child's imagination , the witch is a woman in black pointed hat riding a broomstick across the night sky. In ancient times it was widely believed that witches were able to see the future and to cast spells, both good and bad. This naturally made people fear and dislike them. Since it was believed that their supernatural powers were at peak on Halloween night, it has caused witches to be forever associated with that time of the year.

12. Ghosts Owl Moon Haunted house Skull Vampire Zombie Tomb Masks and Costumes

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