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| − | '''Halloween''', is a tradition originating in [[Ireland]] and celebrated on the evening of October 31, before All Hallows Day (or All Saint's Day). | + | '''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). |
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 | + | 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. |
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Revision as of 02:07, November 1, 2009
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).
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.
References
[1]History of Samhain
