各國類似萬聖節的慶典

關於各國類似萬聖節的慶典,我們特別翻譯外國網站的原文供大家參考。
資料出處 : http://www.thelaboroflove.com/articles/why-do-people-dress-up-on-halloween

CELEBRATIONS LIKE HALLOWEEN WORLDWIDE
Halloween has generally been regarded as an American holiday. Yet this celebration has become popular in many parts of the world. Additionally, there are other festivities that are like Halloween in that they celebrate the existence and activity of spirit creatures. Shown here are some of the popular holidays like Halloween around the globe.

各國類似萬聖節的慶典
萬聖節一般被當作是美國的傑日,但這個慶典已在世界很多地方盛傳。此外,其他地方也有類似萬聖節慶祝神靈存在的活動。以下是一些各國流行像萬聖節的節日

North America – Day of the Dead
South America – Kawsasqanchis
Africa – Dance of the Hooded Egunguns
Asia – Bon Festival
北美- 亡靈結
南美- 墨西哥亡靈節
非洲-伊甘甘節慶
亞洲-盂蘭盆節
WHERE DID IT COME FROM?
The Origin of Some Halloween Customs and Symbols
VAMPIRES, WEREWOLVES, WITCHES, ZOMBIES: These creatures have long been associated with the evil spirit world.
CANDY: The ancient Celts tried to appease wicked spirits with sweets. The church later encouraged celebrants to go from house to house on All Hallows’ Eve, asking for food in return for a prayer for the dead. This custom eventually became Halloween’s trick or treat.
COSTUMES: The Celts wore frightening masks so that evil spirits would mistakenly think the wearers were spirits and would leave them alone. The church gradually amalgamated pagan customs with the feasts of All Souls and All Saints. Later, celebrants went from house to house wearing costumes of saints, angels, and devils.
PUMPKINS: Carved, candlelit turnips were displayed to repel evil spirits. To some, the candle in the turnip represented a soul trapped in purgatory. Later, carved pumpkins were more commonly used.

這些習俗從哪來?
一些萬聖節習俗和表徵的由來
吸血鬼、狼人、女巫: 這些都是長期和惡靈世界相關的產物
糖果: 古老的凱爾特人試著要以甜食撫慰邪惡的神靈。稍後教堂鼓勵神父在萬聖節一戶一戶造訪,希望能以食物換取對死者的祈禱。這項習俗逐漸演變現在萬聖節的”不給糖就搗蛋”
變裝: 凱爾特人戴著嚇人的面具,使惡靈誤把這些戴面具的人當作鬼魂放過。教堂逐漸將益教徒所有靈魂和聖人慶典的習俗融合。之後,神父便裝扮成聖人、天使和惡魔一戶一戶造訪。
南瓜: 雕刻好的蕪菁燈燭光被擺著以驅逐惡靈。對於某些人來說,蕪菁裡的蠟燭代表靈魂被困在煉獄裡。後來,雕刻的南瓜就比較常被使用。