HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION!(TRICK OR TREATπ€·)
ALL YOUπ«΅ NEED TO KNOW Halloween, celebrated on October 31, is a holiday with ancient roots and a blend of cultural influences, which makes it one of the most interesting annual traditions. Here’s an in-depth look at its origins, symbols, customs, and how it's celebrated worldwide today. ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN CELTIC FESTIVAL OF SAMHAIN: Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced "Sow-in") around 2,000 years ago in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Northern France. The Celts celebrated their new year on November 1, marking the end of summer and the beginning of winter, a time they associated with death. They believed the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred on the night before, October 31. CHRISTIAN INFLUENCING : By the 9th century, Christianity spread across Celtic lands, and the Church attempted to replace Samhain with a church-sanctioned holiday. All Saints' Day was moved to November 1st. TRICK-O...