Halloween, a holiday celebrated on October 31st, has its roots in ancient festivals and traditions. The earliest recorded celebrations date back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
The Celts believed that on this day, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to cross over into our world. They would light bonfires, wear costumes, and leave food offerings for their ancestors to ward off any malevolent entities.
As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the early Christian church attempted to eliminate these pagan traditions. In the 7th century, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1st as All Saints' Day, a day to honor saints and martyrs.
However, the old Celtic traditions continued to influence the celebrations, and by the Middle Ages, the evening before All Saints' Day had become known as 'All Hallows' Eve', later shortened to Halloween.
Today, Halloween has evolved into a global celebration, with people from all walks of life embracing the spooky and supernatural. From haunted houses to horror movies, the holiday has become a platform for creative expression.
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