This holiday is also known as all hallows eve welcome to watchmojo.com and today. We'll be learning more about Halloween
Halloween is a holiday observed annually on October 31st, [though]
It is celebrated in some Asian and South American Countries is Mostly commemorated by western Nations
Some believe Halloween has pagan origins
It is most commonly linked to the celtic festival of [Soin] which marked the end of autumn and the harvest season
During this period the people of the gaelic world held feasts in honor of the departed souls that entered our realm
Alongside the souls of the deceased it was believed that various supernatural beings made their way to us as well
but not all of them were good as
Such people started carrying carved turnips and wearing
Costumes in a possible attempt to deter Evil spirits other [soin] customs included going from home to home to Gather food
fuel and
offerings for the festival when the Roman Empire
Conquered celtic territory later on some of ancient rome's religious traditions such as its festival of the dead were
incorporated into the celebration of sewing
Halloween has also been associated [with] Christianity
Because of all hallows or all saints day on November 1St
With all souls day falling on november 2nd this holy period obliged religious Europeans to observe various
Traditions that were in practice as early as the 12th century
for instance to pray for [souls] trapped in purgatory the
Impoverished went to their neighbours homes for soul cakes that were baked for the occasion
Meanwhile those trying to hide [from] Potentially vengeful spirits would dress up
this tradition spread to North America through Irish and Scottish
[immigration] in the 19th century it was here that the pumpkin eventually replaced the turnip as the jack-o'-lantern other
Objects connected with fall like corn husks and scarecrows were also adopted as decorations for the home during Halloween
Thanks to its associations with spirits and the world Beyond Halloween has been linked to paranormal imagery and horror figures
So as trick-or-treating increased in popularity many traditional Halloween costumes worn by children became
Supernatural in theme these days costume choices have expanded to include famous people pop culture characters and more
Today instead of traveling to a neighbor's home for soul cakes or other offerings the custom involves a request for sweets
normally reserved for kids [the] practice of going door to door is usually accompanied by
Participants asking Trick-or-treat when collecting their candy playing pranks has also been historically associated with Halloween
Adults celebrate by also donning costumes and attending Halloween parties other common activities today
include watching horror movies and sharing ghost tales
Halloween is now a lucrative holiday as costumes candy and horror films [are] big business
You'll likely be able to find a screening of the Rocky horror picture show to watch
But Halloween attractions like haunted houses hay rides and more are also available
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