A less celebrated American tradition in France, the term "Halloween" is a contraction of "All Hallows Eve," which means "the eve of all saints." Traditionally, on Halloween evening, children dress in scary costumes and go door-to-door in their neighborhood asking for candy, saying "Trick or Treat!" which means "candy or a spell!" in French.
>>>> A 2-hour french tour with a one-hour walking tour followed by a pumpkin carving workshop in a bar run by a French woman in Brooklyn. Materials and drinks provided. <<<<
Terrifying Decorations...
Grinning pumpkins, witches, ghosts, spider webs, skeletons... the magnificent brownstones adorn themselves with decorations from the beginning of October in preparation for the famous festival. Tremble before this frightening decor and immerse yourself in this unique atmosphere in the United States, it's Halloween in New York.
Pumpkin Carving!
A mandatory activity for all children (and adults!) during this period is called "Pumpkin Carving." This term refers to decorating a pumpkin. It starts with gutting the pumpkin, then cutting shapes to create eyes, a mouth, teeth... Next comes the pumpkin's decoration, which can take various forms: glitter, paint, stickers, yarn, stickers... There's something for every taste! The experience ends by placing a candle to illuminate the beautifully transformed pumpkin.
