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If you love Halloween, then Transylvania, Romania, is the place to visit. The ultimate All Hallow’s Eve could be enjoyed and experienced in the birthplace of the Dracula legend.
A European country that still retains its timeless medieval charm, Romania is also the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, a Wallachian prince of the 1400s and the historical role model for Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Visitors to Transylvania often enjoy visits to Bran Castle, often called Dracula's Castle and the primary filming location for the motion picture "Bram Stoker's Dracula." And they can see Vlad's gravesite at Snagov Monastery, along with various castles, churches and landmarks that distinguish this area.
Also during their time in Transylvania, visitors can feast on preserved plums and dark breads – treats native to Romania—and enjoy some food for thought, courtesy of their tour guides; who no doubt will share with them the fact that Vlad the Impaler did not conform to the cruel, bloodsucking image he has acquired in modern culture. Although he was held as a political prisoner by the Turks and did impale many Turkish enemies, he is much beloved in his homeland for building the Romanian infrastructure.
No Transylvania Halloween party would be complete without some scary good party supplies. These could include plastic and paper party plates in the shape of bats and pumpkins, balloons in the shape of ghosts and haunted houses, banners and wall art emblazoned with classic Hollywood images of Dracula, etc. Guests also might enjoy assorted Halloween party favors, including rubber bats and plastic black cats, spooky glowing skull rings and fake spiders. Throw in a centerpiece that likens a Transylvanian castle, and you’ll have a Halloween bash that guests will remember for years to come.
An amazing place to visit for Halloween is Transylvania, Romania; the birthplace of horror legend, a vacation destination with some real teeth.
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Right click to copy the the printable Halloween puzzle below.
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Right click to copy the the printable Halloween puzzle
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* Halloween is celebrated annually, October 31.
* Halloween actually has its origins in the Catholic Church.
* It comes from a contracted corruption of All Hallows Eve. November 1, "All Hollows Day" (or "All Saints Day"), is a Catholic day of observance in honor of saints. But, in the 5th century BC, in Celtic Ireland, summer officially ended on October 31.
* The holiday was called Samhain (sow-en), the Celtic New year.
* The disembodied spirits of all those who had died throughout the preceding year would come back in search of living bodies to possess for the next year. It was believed to be their only hope for the afterlife. The Celts believed all laws of space and time were suspended during this time, allowing the spirit world to intermingle with the living.
* “Trick or treat” is innocent fun to relish on the Halloween Day. It comes from the catholic tradition of eating and giving soul cakes on Halloween.
* The Jack-o-lantern custom comes from Irish folklore.
* Wearing Halloween costumes comes from the days when Celtic villagers would dress up in ghoulish costumes and noisily paraded around, being as destructive as possible in order to frighten away spirits looking for bodies to possess.
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Educational Halloween History Learning Guide
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