💀 👻 🎃 About Halloween 🍭 🦇 🧟

By P Bellows

The History of Halloween

The history of Halloween goes all the way back to the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain. The Celtics believed the veil between the living and the dead became thinner on this night, which led to them wearing costumes to scare off spirits. These traditions eventually became the Christian holiday All Hallows’ Eve. The day after All Hallows’ Eve was known as All Saints’ Day.

Today, Halloween is celebrated throughout the United States, and the tradition of wearing costumes began with the Celtic tradition of wearing costumes to scare off spirits. One reason why pumpkins are often used to represent Halloween is because they ripen around that season. Other countries have similar celebrations held around Halloween, such as Día De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) in Mexico.

Visit Trick-or-Trellis!

On Friday, October 31, you should check out the Trick-or-Trellis event located on the Trellis campus in La Cañada! 

👻👯 Wear your frightfully fun costume. Fangtastic treats await! Join us to oogie boogie the night away (until 9 pm 🕘, that is). We summon all brave souls to our haunted encounter designed by The Trellis Coven and their cast of ghouls and boos. Spooky shows will be in one of Trick-or-Trellis’s rooms, another space with games galore and a spread of snacks and drinks. Want to enjoy the moon and some spooky tunes? Outside will be just the spot for you.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🧑‍🧑‍🧒 This is a family-friendly community event, and we kindly request that there be no drop-offs. 

🦇🕖 Register for early bat pricing at $25 per student and $15 per adult until October 23. Day of pricing rises frightfully to $25 for adults $35 for students.

🍕🥤 For the hungry ghosts and ghouls, an additional pizza and soda/drink ticket can be purchased for $8 per person when you buy your entry ticket.

🧹🎫 Spooky shows will be screening in the Green Door throughout the event. This is also a quieter space to relax.