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'''Halloween''', short for All Hallow's Eve, is a tradition originating in [[Ireland]] and celebrated on the evening of October 31, before All Hallows Day (or All Saint's Day).

'''Halloween''', is a tradition originating in [[Ireland]] and celebrated on the evening of October 31, before All Hallows Day (or All Saint's Day).

In the [[United States]], Halloween is marked by the activity of trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treat traditionally involves the children dressing in costumes, and going to various locations, generally houses, requesting candy at each.

In the [[United States]], Halloween is marked by the activity of trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treat traditionally involves the children dressing in costumes, and going to various locations, generally houses, requesting candy at each.

Although a secular holiday, it's date it intentionally close to the Catholic holiday of All Saints Day - a day of respect for the dead.  

Although a secular holiday, it's date it intentionally close to the Catholic holiday of [[All Saints Day]] - a day of respect for the dead, hence the name - 'all-hallow's-eve' becomes 'halloween', over time.

 

 

In the tradition of [[Wicca]], Halloween is also known as ''Samhain''. This is the Wiccan new year and Sabbat (holy day) honoring ancestors. <ref>http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/samhainoctober31/p/Samhain_History.htm</ref>

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