Halloween

The True Meaning Of Halloween

Halloween is thought to have influences from Christian beliefs and practices. The English word 'Halloween' comes from "All Hallows' Eve", being the evening before the Christian holy days of All Hallows' Day (All Saints' Day) on 1 November and All Souls' Day on 2 November.

This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred


Why Do People Celebrate Halloween?

To protect themselves from malevolent spirits, the Celts would wear costumes, light bonfires, and offer sacrifices to the dead. Over time, Samhain evolved into Halloween, a holiday that is more focused on fun and celebration than on warding off evil spirits.


Who Invented Halloween?

Ancient History of Halloween Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, mostly in the area that is now Ireland, the United


Why Pumpkin?

In Ireland, people started to carve demonic faces out of turnips to frighten away Jack's wandering soul. When Irish immigrants moved to the U.S., they began carving jack-o'-lanterns from pumpkins, as these were native to the region.


5 Fact About Halloween
  • The holiday dates back more than 2,000 years
  • Trick-or-treating has existed since medieval times
  • Some Halloween rituals used to be geared toward finding a husband
  • Immigrants helped popularize the holiday in the U.S
  • Sugar rationing during World War II paused trick-or-treating

Why is October 31st the day Halloween is celebrated?
The history of Halloween dates back to ancient Celtic and Roman traditions. During ancient times, Celts used to celebrate Celtic festival of Samhain on the night of 31 October to mark the end of summer and beginning of winter.