Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31st. On this day, people dress in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and decorate their homes with spooky items. There are many common symbols associated with Halloween, and each one has a different meaning.

One of the most common Halloween symbols is the ghost. Ghosts are the spirits of people who have died. It is believed that these spirits can wander freely among the living on Halloween night. This is why ghost decorations are seen everywhere during this spooky holiday.

Another popular symbol is the pumpkin. Pumpkins, especially those carved into jack-oʼ-lanterns, can be found on nearly every front porch on Halloween. The tradition of carving pumpkins originally started in Ireland. Long ago, Irish people carved faces into turnips to scare away evil spirits.

Spiders are also commonly associated with Halloween. Most people are afraid of these eight-legged critters, so they are used to create a creepy mood on October 31st. Additionally, spiders are associated with death and witchcraft, adding to their scary reputation.