Essay Archive - Halloween
Halloween
Have you ever wondered about the origins of children in costumes
roaming door-to-door for treats, or why we carve pumpkins into jack-o-
The word "Halloween" actually comes from the Celtic language of
Ireland. It comes from a contraction of "All Hallow's Eve", the evening
before All Saint's Day, November 1, which is celebrated in the Catholic
religion in honor of saints. All Saint's Day also coincided with the Celtic
New Year, which began November 1st and the celebration of the harvest. On
All Hallow's Eve, the Celts observed Samhain (pronounced Sah-ween). It was
the largest and most s....
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