Halloween is celebrated in England on October 31st, the eve of All Saints' Day. In the weeks leading up to Halloween, people prepare costumes, buy pumpkins, and make other decorations. Common Halloween activities in England include parties, movies, snacks, and fortune telling. A iconic symbol is the Jack-o-lantern - a pumpkin with a carved face and candle inside. Traditional costumes include witches, black cats, and bats which are symbols tied to Halloween myths and folklore.