The Halloween table
Here we are: the scariest night of the year, Halloween, is approaching. A holiday that excites children but which, in reality, has very different origins, far removed from the folklore with which it is celebrated today.
Halloween, in fact, did not originate in America as one might easily think, but in Ireland, with the festival of Samhain, the Celtic New Year. The name Halloween (Hallow E'en in Irish) actually derives from the contracted form of All Hallows' Eve, where Hallow is an Old English word meaning saint: therefore, "All Saints' Eve," October 31.
The Celts were a people of shepherds and their lives were marked by the passing of the seasons, so the new year began on November 1, when the summer season officially ended and the flocks returned to the valley to prepare for the cold season. The transition from summer to winter and from months spent outdoors to those spent within the warm walls of the home, telling legends and making tools, was celebrated with long festivities to thank the gods for the harvest and to propitiate a safe winter.
On this New Year's Eve, however, the joy of the celebrations was mixed with fear of the spirits of the dead, as the Celts believed that on October 31, Samhain called them to him, causing them to wander the Earth in a momentary dissolution of the laws of space and time. In Ireland, the custom spread of leaving torches and lanterns lit outside the house along with food and drink for the souls of the dead, so that they could refresh themselves without disturbing their living relatives.
The tradition of celebrating October 31st has changed over time and has undergone inevitable American influences to become the Halloween night we all know, full of spiders, bats, skeletons, the inevitable pumpkins, and "trick or treat."
If you too want to celebrate a frighteningly stylish Halloween, don't worry: we have a range of dishes and versatile accessories that are perfect for a total black evening.
Let's start with the dishes: the Terrea Black granite-effect porcelain line is perfect for setting a dark-themed table, and its textured finish makes it unique to the touch and adds character to the mise en place. Complete from appetizer to coffee, it features modern lines and gourmet-style accessories such as the winged plate, for Michelin-starred restaurant tastings. Thrills of taste.
For a softer look, pair it with transparent wine glasses. Alternatively, for those who want to be daring and bring a total black look to the table, there are the Aura Colorama Black glasses with matching carafe. It doesn't get more characterful than this!
And the cutlery? Our Sintesi Black vintage-effect steel line seems designed especially for the Halloween table. An elegant shape, so you don't have to sacrifice elegance, but with a bold rock touch to leave your guests speechless.
Once this holiday has passed, any occasion is a good opportunity to create a table setting in shades of black, because as Coco Chanel said, "Black contains everything. Even white. They are absolutely beautiful. It's the perfect combination." For all seasons.
