Why We Celebrate Halloween: From Samhain to All Hallows’ Eve

Name: halloween
Uploaded: 2025-10-29 05:29:15
Duration: 137 s
Description: “All Hallows’ Eve” has roots in Celtic Samhain; “souling” and “guising” later evolved into trick-or-treating. See the quick explainer.

Explore the historical origins of Halloween—from the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian “All Hallows’ Eve” to traditions like souling, guising, and jack-o-lanterns—showing how these customs evolved into modern trick-or-treating. Neutral, fact-based overview with dates, terms, and cultural context.

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