Halloween is one of children’s favourite nights of the year. They dress up as monsters and go to their neighbours’ houses. Knocking on the door they shout: “Trick or treat!” Of course, usually people give them “treats” — a like sweets and chocolates. But, if you don’t, you can expect a prank such as having your car windows soaped or your garbage cans turned over.

       万圣节前夜是一年之中孩子们最喜欢的夜晚。打扮成妖怪去邻居家，敲着门大喊：“不给糖就捣蛋！”当然，人们通常会给“糖”——比如甜食或者巧克力。但你不给，那就等着一场恶作剧吧，比如你的车窗被涂上了肥皂，垃圾桶翻倒在地，等等。

       Halloween is also a time for masquerade parties. Witches fly in on broomsticks.

       万圣节前夜也是举办化妆舞会的好时机。你会看到女巫坐着扫帚柄飞进来

       A well-known Halloween tradition is to make lanterns from pumpkins, called “Jack-o-lanterns”. First, the inside of the pumpkin is removed. Then, a face is cut into the pumpkin, traditionally a smiling, devil face. Finally a candle is placed inside, and the lantern is put at the front of the house to keep evil spirits away.

       万圣节前夜的众所周知的传统用南瓜做成灯，叫“杰克灯”。把南瓜里面掏空。然后在南瓜上切出一张脸孔，通常是一张笑眯眯的魔鬼面孔。最后，在里面放上一只蜡烛，然后把南瓜灯房子前面用来吓跑那些邪恶的幽灵。