Halloween, or Hallowe'en is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.
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What is the Halloween festival for?
First, it is a celebration of the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dark, cold winter. Second, it is a time to remember the dead and to protect oneself from evil spirits. Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on November 1.
What is a Halloween festival called?
Samhain (/ˈsɑːwɪn/ SAH-win, /ˈsaʊɪn/ SOW-in, Irish: [ˈsˠəunʲ], Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪ãũ.ɪɲ]) or Sauin ( Manx: [ˈsoːɪnʲ]) is a Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year.
What is Halloween festival celebrated?
Halloween, celebrated on October 31, is a festival of costumes, candies, spooky tales, and ghostly decorations, enjoyed across many parts of the world. However, the origins of Halloween run much deeper than the playful and festive traditions associated with it today.
What is the most famous Halloween festival?
The most popular event is the Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball. Hundreds of costumed patrons flock to Salem as fires are burned on hilltops, while witches gather to cast spells for the new year and to honor the dead during Samhain (the ancient name for "Halloween").
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