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🤟 How to sign
To sign "HALLOWEEN" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in claw shapes positioned at the sides of your face, then move them outward while wiggling fingers to represent a spooky, scary appearance associated with Halloween.
📖 Word definition
A holiday celebrated on October 31st, traditionally associated with costumes, trick-or-treating, carved pumpkins, and spooky decorations.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in claw shape with fingers curved and spread apart.
- Starting Position: Hands positioned at the sides of your face, near your cheeks.
- Movement: Move both hands outward away from face while wiggling fingers.
- Path: Hands move laterally outward from face in a slightly forward direction.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face outward, fingers pointing slightly upward.
- Facial Expression: Slightly scary or mischievous expression to match the spooky theme.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Flat hands: Use claw shape, not flat open hands.
❌ No finger movement: Wiggle fingers to show spooky effect.
❌ Wrong position: Start at face level, not above or below.
❌ Too gentle: Make the movement more dramatic and spooky.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I love Halloween costumes."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "Halloween" (claw hands from face) → sign "costume" (brush hands down body showing outfit).
"Halloween is October 31st."
How to sign: Sign "Halloween" → sign "is" (I hand forward) → sign "October" (O hand shake) → sign "31" (3 then 1 handshape).
"Children trick-or-treat on Halloween."
How to sign: Sign "children" (pat air downward) → sign "trick-or-treat" (knock motion then receive candy) → sign "Halloween" (claw hands from face).