“Halloween”，中文意译成了万圣节之夜。在西方国家，每年的10月31日，有个“Halloween”，辞典解释为“The eve of All Saints'Day”，中文译作：“万圣节之夜”。万圣节是西方国家的传统节日。这一夜是一年中最“闹鬼”的一夜，所以也叫“鬼节”。华语地区常将万圣夜误称为万圣节。“Hallow”来源于中古英语halwen，与holy词源很接近，在苏格兰和加拿大的某些区域，万圣节仍然被称为“All Hallow Mas”，意思是在纪念所有的`圣人(Hallow)那一天，要举行的弥撒仪式(Mass)。

　　古代高卢、不列颠和爱尔兰的祭司--德鲁伊德有一个赞美秋天的盛大节日，从万圣夜后午夜开始，直至次日11月1日持续整整一天。他们认为，在那天晚上他们伟大的死神--萨曼会把那年死去人的鬼魂统统召来，这些恶鬼要受到托生为畜类的惩罚。当然，只要想到这种鬼魅的聚会，就足以令当时那些头脑简单的愚民胆战心惊的了。于是他们点起冲天的篝火，并严密监视这些恶鬼。

　　万圣夜到处有女巫和鬼魂的说法就是这么开始的。至今在欧洲某些与世隔绝的地区还有人相信这是真的。如今在整个欧洲，人们都把万圣夜看作尽情玩闹、讲鬼故事和互相吓唬的好机会。于是人们不再把这节日仅仅用来赞美秋光，而是让它变成一场真正的“狂欢”。而脸谱化妆是万圣节传统节目之一。

Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, is a popular holiday celebrated on October 31st each year. It originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. 

On Halloween, people engage in various activities that are associated with the holiday. One common tradition is the dressing up in costumes, often portraying spooky or supernatural characters like ghosts, witches, vampires, or zombies. People of all ages, especially children, go trick-or-treating, knocking on doors in their neighborhoods and receiving candies and other treats. 

Another popular Halloween activity is carving pumpkins into Jack-o'-lanterns. These pumpkins are hollowed out, with faces drawn or carved on them, and a lit candle is placed inside to create a spooky effect. Many homes and neighborhoods are adorned with these illuminated pumpkins during Halloween night. 

Halloween parties are also quite common, where people gather to enjoy festive decorations, play games, and indulge in themed snacks and beverages. Haunted houses, corn mazes, and horror movie marathons are popular attractions during this holiday.

Overall, Halloween is a time for fun, creativity, and a little bit of fright. It encourages people to embrace their imagination, dress up in costumes, and indulge in sweet treats. It has become a widely celebrated holiday in many countries, with its distinct traditions and festive spirit.