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  1. Nov 18, 2009 · Halloween is a holiday that traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people wore costumes and lit bonfires to ward off ghosts. Learn how Halloween evolved over time, how it spread to America and how it is celebrated today.

  2. 2 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.

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

    Halloween or Hallowe'en [7] [8] (less commonly known as Allhalloween, [9] All Hallows' Eve, [10] or All Saints' Eve) [11] is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.

  4. Oct 20, 2023 · Halloween is a celebration of all things spooky that has roots in ancient Celtic and Christian festivals. Learn about its history, etymology, and how it relates to Samhain, All Saints' Day, and the Day of the Dead.

  5. Halloween is a celebration of the harvest and the dead, with roots in ancient Celtic and Christian customs. Learn about the history, symbols and global variations of this popular holiday.

  6. Oct 3, 2023 · The answer is yes, yes, yes, and yes—and largely depends on your beliefs and how you celebrate. So let's cut through the confusion by revisiting the history of Halloween and the origins of some of its most beloved traditions.

  7. Halloween is a secular holiday that traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits. Learn how Halloween spread to other regions and became a candy-filled celebration for children and adults.