HALLOWEEN is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints; soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating sweet treats
Halloween is a time to have fun. Unlike other major holidays, it implores you to set aside any seriousness and let loose. There are no thanks to be given. No rituals to be followed. So go to your local costume store and try on those ridiculous hats, make horrible faces in those carnival mirrors, and sneak in some candy corn. This is your time to behave with no shame.
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