how did the halloween come about
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Halloween’s origins:
Origins in Ancient Festivals
Halloween traces back to the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”), celebrated around November 1st in ancient Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The Celts believed the boundary between the living and the dead blurred on October 31st, allowing spirits to roam. They lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts.
Christian Influence
In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as All Saints’ Day (or All Hallows’ Day), incorporating some Samhain traditions. The evening before became All Hallows’ Eve, later “Halloween.” November 2nd was All Souls’ Day, a time to honor the dead, blending Celtic and Christian customs.
American Evolution
Irish and Scottish immigrants brought Halloween to North America in the 19th century. It evolved with community-centric activities like trick-or-treating (inspired by “souling,” where the poor begged for food in exchange for prayers) and carved pumpkins (from the Irish legend of “Stingy Jack”).
Modern Celebrations
Today, Halloween is a mix of ancient rituals and pop culture, featuring costumes, haunted attractions, and candy. It’s celebrated globally, retaining its roots in honoring the supernatural while embracing fun and fright.