Hantoween

Hantoween (from "反転" or "Hanten") is the modern Halloween in LIGHTSHADE. Formed from the Japanese kanji for "reversal", Hantoween is a formal holiday in the United Provinces of America (it is also celebrated informally in other countries) and occurs every October 31st. Having been warped by the reality of The Great Metamorphosis, Halloween underwent a change of view in American pop culture. Becoming a popularly practiced Walker-appreciation day of sorts, in which individuals would "reverse" themselves and decorate/costume as their opposite species of Walker. It became so recognized, the United States declared Hantoween a national holiday, Japan and England concurring with the idea.