Halloween or Hallowe’en is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows” Day. It is at the beginning of the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. In popular culture, the day has become a celebration of horror, being associated with the macabre and supernatural.
It is the night of Pumpkins, Candles, Ghosts, Tricks and Treats, Witches and Brooms and great parties.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOYT HALLOWEEN
- Halloween has its roots in an ancient Celtic Festival
- The name Halloween was influenced by religion
- Halloween is the second big holiday after Christmas in the U.S.A
- New York City hosts the world’s largest Halloween Parade
- Children’s Halloween costumes are superheroes and princesses
- Pumpkin carvings for Halloween began in the U.S.A
- Magician Harry Houdini died on Halloween
- Candy sales are always way up during Halloween
One quarter of all the candy sold annually in the U.S.A is purchased for Halloween.
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