Halloween is celebrated on the night of 31st October, the eve of All Saints’ Day. It is thought to be associated with the Celtic festival Samhain, when the ghosts and spirits were believed to be aboard. People light bonfires and dress up in different desired creepy costumes, face makeup or masks and embellish their houses with spooky decorations to ward off ghosts. Pumpkin has a specific role to play in Halloween; it has become a symbol of Halloween all over the world. Pumpkins represent harvest and crops which symbolizes rebirth and fertility, and October being the season of pumpkins led to the choice and wide usage of the fruit. Unites States, Ireland, Mexico and Portugal are few among the countries that celebrate Halloween. Find out more about the various opinions of different countries about Halloween through OYLA and get to know the difference in culture and creed around the globe.