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  1. Halloween - Wikipedia

    Halloween, [a] also known as All Hallows' Eve, [9] or All Saints' Eve, [10] 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

    Nov 28, 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 …

  3. Halloween: Origins, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY

    Nov 18, 2009 · Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago mostly in what is now Ireland, the …

  4. The Citizens of Halloween - This Is Halloween (From Tim Burton's …

    "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is available on Disney+This is the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town and all things tha...

  5. The History of Halloween: Traditions and Meaning of the Holiday

    Oct 14, 2025 · Halloween has been celebrated for centuries. Here's what experts say about its origin, history and the meaning behind some of its most popular customs.

  6. 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.

  7. What Does the Word “Halloween” Mean? - Dictionary.com

    Oct 20, 2023 · Halloween is rich with time-honored traditions, and a wealth of words to go with them. Read about some of these traditions: Who is the “Jack” in the term “Jack-o’-lantern"? …

  8. The History of Halloween: The Meaning and Origins - Parade

    Oct 31, 2025 · We're taking a look at the history of Halloween, its origins, as well as the meaning behind classic Halloween symbols and fun Halloween facts.

  9. 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 …

  10. The Haunting History of Halloween | Britannica

    The origins of the Halloween holiday date back thousands of years. Here is the story of the traces of the original lore that remain and how we went from carving turnips in the British Isles to …