Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31st. It originated from ancient Celtic festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival of Samhain. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits to roam the Earth. They lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off these roaming spirits.
When the Romans conquered the Celts, they incorporated some
of their traditions into their own festivals, such as Feralia (a day in late
October to commemorate the passing of the dead) and Pomona (a celebration of
the Roman goddess of fruit and trees).
Over time, these various traditions and festivals blended
together, and the Christian holiday of All Saints' Day, which was dedicated to
honoring saints and martyrs, was established on November 1st. The night before,
October 31st, came to be known as All Hallows' Eve, which eventually became
Halloween.
As European immigrants, particularly the Irish, brought
their customs to North America, Halloween evolved into the holiday we know
today, with activities like trick-or-treating, costume parties, haunted houses,
and pumpkin carving.
In modern times, Halloween is primarily celebrated for fun
and entertainment. People often dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating
(where children go from house to house asking for treats), attend parties,
visit haunted attractions, and engage in various spooky activities. It has
become a popular and widely celebrated holiday in many parts of the world.
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