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  1. Halloween - Wikipedia

    Halloween, [a][b] is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.

  2. Halloween | Definition, Origin, History, Traditions, & Facts ...

    Dec 31, 2025 · Halloween is a holiday that marks the evening before the Western Christian feast of All Saints, or All Hallows, and hence it initiates the season of Allhallowtide. In much of Europe and North …

  3. Halloween: Origins, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY

    Nov 18, 2009 · In 2025, Halloween falls on Friday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. …

  4. Ten Halloween Facts and Traditions You Need to Know

    Oct 31, 2025 · The following are a select few Halloween traditions, some still observed and others that have become relics of the past, along with some “fun facts” about Halloween, to add to this year’s …

  5. What Is Halloween? | Halloween Definition, History & Facts 2024

    Oct 28, 2024 · Halloween is a mix of both pagan and Christian traditions. However, it originates in Gaelic and Celtic rituals dating back at least 2,000 years, and it’s from these that we get the date and many...

  6. Halloween: The History of the Holiday and Its Traditions

    Oct 9, 2025 · We celebrate Halloween every year, but do you know the origin story? We’re breaking down the history of Halloween and its traditions like costumes and candy.

  7. The Real Origins of Halloween Traditions | The Old Farmer's ...

    Oct 22, 2025 · Discover the history behind Halloween traditions: jack-o’-lanterns, costumes, trick-or-treating, and more. Learn why we celebrate this spooky holiday today.