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Halloween, as we know it today, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October. The day is a celebration of horror, being associated with macabre and supernatural.
It has evolved from various ancient traditions and beliefs. It has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France.
The Celts believed that during Samhain, the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth. To ward off these spirits, people would light bonfires and wear costumes.
As the Roman Empire expanded, elements of Samhain were incorporated into the Roman festivals of Feralia and Pomona. In the 7th century, the Christian Church established All Saints’ Day on November 1st, which was followed by All Souls’ Day on November 2nd. These Christian holidays incorporated some traditions from Samhain.
Over time, these various influences converged, and Halloween as we know it began to take shape in the United States during the 19th century. Irish immigrants brought their Halloween traditions to America, and it gradually became a secular, community-centered holiday focused on costumes, trick-or-treating, making jack-o-lanterns divination, visiting haunted attractions and festive decorations.
Today, Halloween is celebrated in many countries around the world, with a mix of ancient Celtic traditions, Christian influences, and modern customs. It has become a holiday known for costumes, spooky decorations, and a fun atmosphere.
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