Halloween is an ancient holiday and my personal favorite one of them all. It began from Celtic and Gaelic harvest festivals.
Interesting, I did not know that!  Did they dress up in costumes back then as well?
Dressing up began around the time of a holiday called Allhallowtide which was intended for morning the dead such as saints and all the faithfully departed. Crazy huh?
Sort of like Dia de los Muertes, right?  That is neat!  Are there people who celebrate the original meaning of Halloween?
Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead () is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and helping support their spiritual journey. In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Mexicans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration because their loved
of Independence from Great Britain. It is generally observed by parades throughout the day and the shooting of fireworks at night.
Halloween is thought to have evolved from the ancient Celtic/Gaelic festival of Samhain, which was introduced in the American colonies by Irish settlers. It has become a holiday that is celebrated by children and teens who traditionally dress up in costumes and go door to door trick-or-treating for candy. It also brings about an emphasis on eerie and frightening urban legends and movies.
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