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1. www.britannica.com › topic › HalloweenHalloween | Definition, Origin, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Halloween, a holiday observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints’ Day. The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints and initiates the season of Allhallowtide. In much of Europe and most of North America, observance of Halloween is largely nonreligious.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HalloweenHalloween - Wikipedia

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   Episodes of television series and Halloween-themed specials (with the specials usually aimed at children) are commonly aired on or before Halloween, while new horror films are often released before Halloween to take advantage of the holiday.

4. www.history.com › topics › halloweenHalloween: Origins, Meaning & Traditions - HISTORY

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   Nov 18, 2009 · Learn about the origins, meaning and customs of Halloween, a holiday celebrated on October 31 with costumes, jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating. Find out how Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to a global phenomenon with roots in Christianity and American culture.

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6. www.worldhistory.org › article › 1456History of Halloween - World History Encyclopedia

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   Oct 21, 2019 · Halloween is among the oldest traditions in the world as it touches on an essential element of the human condition: the relationship between the living and the dead. The observance evolved from ancient...

7. www.britannica.com › story › why-do-we-celebrate-halloweenWhy Do We Celebrate Halloween? | Britannica

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   Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, it became increasingly secular over the centuries until its religious trappings all but disappeared. Today Halloween is considered a holiday for dress-up and fun, especially for children.

8. www.history.com › topics › halloweenHalloween: Origins and Traditions - HISTORY

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   Learn about the history and customs of Halloween, from its ancient Celtic roots to its modern global celebrations. Explore topics, videos and stories on costumes, jack-o-lanterns, witches, vampires and more.

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › culture › articleThe History of Halloween - National Geographic

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   Oct 19, 2018 · Learn how Halloween evolved from a pagan festival to a Christian holiday to a popular celebration in America. Discover the origins of costumes, trick-or-treating, and urban legends.