Not to be confused with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), Halloween – or “All Hallows' Eve” – is a largely secular holiday celebrated mainly in Europe and North America. It originated in the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland when it was believed that the souls of the dead returned home.
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7 hours ago · It's a time for honoring ancestors, connecting with the spirit world, and celebrating the power of nature.
9 hours ago · Halloween traces its roots in Samhain, a pagan Celtic festival celebrated on 1 November. The festival marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.
22 hours ago · The modern form of trick-or-treating, with children dressing up in costumes and collecting candy, became popular in North America in the early 20th century and ...
17 hours ago · The traditional, Catholic Halloween placed these realities within the context of Christ's victory over sin, death, and the devil.
15 hours ago · Halloween has a rich history that traces back thousands of years and is celebrated each year on October 31. Listen to the tale of the haunted pumpkin and beware ...
17 hours ago · It is a holiday of embracing costumes and decorations which allow us to transform into something we are not. As our country continues to grapple with its past ...
18 hours ago · It's an idolization of self and full of pride and entitlement. Most of the time it's not abt thanking God unless someone is elder and happens to still be living ...
19 hours ago · At midnight, fireworks lit up the night sky, creating a joyful and festive celebration. Other customs required creative adaptations. In one country where ...