The origin of inviting a vampire into a home is in the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. It is mentioned that Dracula was always invited to the homes, causing suspicion about this feature because in those days, people of a high social class invited other people of the same class as a form of education and respect. Because Dracula looked, talked and moved like a person of high social statue, it was easy for him to gain an invitation into others' homes.