In autumn the english wait for october 31st . it is the day when people in britain and some other english-speaking countries celebrate halloween . it is very old tradition . in ancient times people thought that on thisday ghosts and witches are freeand you can meet them.in those days people were afraid of witches and ghosts and many stayed at home .now in britain and te usa it is a time for fun. there are always a lot of parties on october 31st .at these parties people often dress as ghosts and witches and play games . some of them make holloween lanterns froom large pumpkins. sometimes children go out into the street come to their neighbours doors and say trick or treat. they usually get a treat- some chocolate sweets or nuts