Halloween
Halloween is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints' Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the... Wikipedia
- Also called: Hallowe'en, All Hallowe'en, All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Eve
- Observed by: Western Christians and many non-Christians around the world
- Significance: First day of Allhallowtide
- Celebrations: Trick-or-treating, costume parties, making jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, divination, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions.
- Observances: Church services, prayer, fasting, and vigil
- Date: 31 October
- date: 31 October
- Related to: Samhain, Hop-tu-Naa, Calan Gaeaf, Allantide, Day of the Dead, Reformation Day, All Saints' Day, Mischief Night (cf. vigil)
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