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Bookmark or Share- History of Halloween - World History EncyclopediaHalloween's origins trace back to the Celtic celebration of Samhain (pronounced "sou-when") when the veil between the living and the dead was thought to be thinnest and souls passed between realms. What is the earliest observance of Halloween in the USA?
- Halloween History | National Geographic - YouTubeHalloween isn't just costumes and candy; it's a cultural holiday rich in tradition. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe #NationalGeographic #Halloween #History About National Geographic...
- Halloween: Origins and Traditions | HISTORYHalloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and is now a worldwide event. Learn about the jack-o-lantern, trick-or-treating, Halloween costumes and more.
- Halloween | Definition, Origin, History, & Facts | BritannicaHalloween, a holiday observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints’ Day. The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints and initiates the season of Allhallowtide. In much of Europe and most of North America, observance of Halloween is largely nonreligious.
- The Haunting History of Halloween | BritannicaThe 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 spending $3 billion on candy annually in the United States.
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