All about Halloween

from Amazing Facts · host Birju Szot

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2020 will occur on Saturday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.3 days ago Halloween: Origins, Meaning & Traditions - HISTORY Origin: Samhain Trending Date: Saturday, 31 October, 2020 Observances: Church services, prayer, fasting, and vigil Significance: First day of Allhallowtide Observed by: Western Christians and many non-Christians around the world Also called: Hallowe'en, Allhallowe'en, All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Eve

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