One of the national festivals of English-speaking countries is Halloween. It takes place on October 31 on Allhallow’s Eve. The pumpkin is a symbol of this festival in which offensive face is cut out. A lighted candle is put into the pumpkin. It was considered that pumpkin left about the house on All Saints' Day drove off malignant demons. The song “Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett is an informal hymn of this festival. On this day parties are held and people put on suits of the terrible creatures and monsters from films. Children go from house to house, sing songs and try to get sweeties. Besides that games and fortune-telling are widely spread on Halloween. At night children and teenagers tell each other horror stories and legends and the most popular legend is about Bloody Mary. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is called three times. Organization of attractions where visitors are got scared is also an important tradition. On this holiday television broadcasts a lot of horror films and animations. On this day we can show our fantasy and live in the world of dead for a little while. Halloween has been gaining in popularity in Russia recently.
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 litre milk,5 egg yolks,80 g sugar, 50 g cocoa,100 g fresh cream
Heat up the milk. Beat the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl.Pour in a little boiling-hot milk, beating all the time, then pour in the rest of the milk and blend.Return the mixture to the saucepan and leave to thicken, stirring continuously.Do not allow the cream to boil.Once it coats the back of the spoon it is cooked. Leave to cool for a while. Add the cocoa and whip the mixture.Add the fresh cream and whip again.Leave the cream to cool before pouring into the ice-cream churn for freezing.
