What are the origins of Halloween?
Halloween is believed to have originated from ancient Celtic festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival of Samhain. Celebrated around the end of October, Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits and otherworldly beings to roam the earth. To ward off these spirits, people would light bonfires and wear costumes and masks. As the centuries passed, the influence of Christianity merged with the pagan traditions, and Samhain became associated with All Hallows' Eve, leading to the modern-day Halloween that features activities like trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and costume parties.
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