This is how Halloween originated...

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Halloween is celebrated annually on October 31, mainly as an evening of fun, with costumes, trick-or-treating and party games, along with creating a supernatural atmosphere. But do you know where the origin of the festival lies?

Halloween has roots in the Middle Ages. The word 'hallow' comes from an old English word meaning 'holy'. Eventually, 'All Hallow's Eve' became Halloween.

The old Gaelic festival of Samhain, celebrated on November 1, is said to be the earliest root for the spooky festival traditions. The festival marked the changes of seasons but many observers believed it to be a time when the boundary between the living and dead became thin, enabling people to connect with the dead.

In olden times, the holiday involved many ritualistic ceremonies to connect to the spirits. According to the details available, the Celts celebrated the day by dressing in simple costumes and hollowing gourds to make lanterns.

Mirror gazing was an old ritual followed by people who believed they could see their future in the mirror. As years passed, the Pagan ritual took a backseat but the traditions remained.

During the mid-1900s, the tradition of giving candy as treats to children started. By the 20th century, the festival became mainstream in America and today, it is one of the most popular festivals in the region.

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