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Halloween
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| Halloween | |
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 Jack-o'-lantern | |
| Also called | All Hallows’ Eve All Saints’ Eve |
| Observed by | Numerous Western countries (see article) |
| Type | Secular, with roots in Christian and Celtic tradition |
| Begins | Sunset |
| Ends | Midnight |
| Date | October 31 |
| Celebrations | Costume parties, trick-or-treating in costumes, bonfires, divination |
| Related to | Samhain, All Saints’ Day |
Halloween (also spelled Hallowe'en) is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31. It has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints. It is largely a secular celebration but some have expressed strong feelings about perceived religious overtones.[1][2][3]
The day is often associated with orange and black, and is strongly associated with symbols like the jack-o'-lantern. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and attending costume parties, ghost tours, bonfires, visiting haunted attractions, pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films.
Jack-o'-lantern Also called All Hallows’ Eve
All Saints’ Eve
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