Halloween

The word itself, "Halloween," actually has its origins in the Catholic Church. It comes from a corruption o f All Hallows Eve. November 1, "All Hallows Day" (or "All Saints Day"), is a Catholic day of observance in honour of saints. But, in the 5th century BC, in Celtic Ireland, summer officially ended on October 31. The holiday was called Samhain (sow-en), the Celtic New year. According to the Celts the dead would return to find a body in which they could live another year. Obviously no one… More information...

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