Blast From the Past: Halloween
The History of All Hallows Eve
Halloween, also known as All Hallows Eve, is a celebration that originated with the ancient Celts, who lived in what is now Ireland, Britain, and northern France.
The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On this night, they celebrated their new year and believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth.
To ward off evil spirits, the Celts would wear costumes, light bonfires, and offer food and drink to the dead.
Halloween Traditions
Over the centuries, Halloween has evolved into a popular holiday celebrated around the world.
Some of the most popular Halloween traditions include:
- Trick-or-treating
- Costume parties
- Carving pumpkins
- Telling ghost stories
- Watching horror movies
The Meaning of Halloween
Halloween is a time to celebrate the changing of the seasons and the transition from summer to fall.
It is also a time to remember the dead and to reflect on our own mortality.
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday, but it is also a time to reflect on the deeper meaning of life and death.
