【趣谈英语】万圣节的由来-The Halloween Capital Of The World

The Midwestern town of Anoka, Minnesota is the self-proclaimed Halloween capital of the world. Anoka was one of the first cities in the US to organize a formal Halloween celebration. The city-sponsored parade was scheduled as a way to deter troublemakers³ from vandalizing the town and playing cruel tricks. Residents kick off the week-long celebration with the Pumpkin⁴ Bowl, a match between Anoka’s high school football team and a local rival. Several Halloween-themed events take place throughout the week, including the Big Parade of Little People, the Grand Parade, and the 5K Gray Ghost run. The Gray Ghost run was named after Bill Andberg, a local world-class runner who was often spotted⁵ running through an Anoka cemetery⁶ in a grey sweatsuit.