Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth.
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Nov 8, 2024 · Originating from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, it marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
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Nov 20, 2024 · Halloween, a holiday observed on October 31 and noted for its pagan and religious roots and secular traditions. In much of Europe and most of North America, ...
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