Halloween, [a] also known as All Hallows' Eve, [9] or All Saints' Eve, [10] is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.

Nov 3, 2025 · Halloween is a holiday observed annually on October 31 and noted for its pagan origins and its Christian roots as well as its secular traditions. In much of Europe and most of …

Nov 18, 2009 · Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31. In 2025, Halloween falls on Friday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, …

Oct 14, 2025 · Halloween has been celebrated for centuries. Here's what experts say about its origin, history and the meaning behind some of its most popular customs.

Oct 9, 2025 · We celebrate Halloween every year, but do you know the origin story? We’re breaking down the history of Halloween and its traditions like costumes and candy.

Oct 30, 2025 · An ancient Celtic Festival, the Catholic Church, the Irish Potato Famine, and community leaders turned Halloween into the holiday we know today. Here's the history.

Oct 22, 2025 · Discover the history behind Halloween traditions: jack-o’-lanterns, costumes, trick-or-treating, and more. Learn why we celebrate this spooky holiday today.

Oct 21, 2019 · Halloween's origins trace back to the Celtic celebration of Samhain (pronounced "sou-when") when the veil between the living and the dead was thought to be thinnest and …

Oct 28, 2024 · Halloween is a mix of both pagan and Christian traditions. However, it originates in Gaelic and Celtic rituals dating back at least 2,000 years, and it’s from these that we get the …

Oct 26, 2018 · All Hallows' Eve, or Halloween as it is commonly referred, is a global celebration on October 31. It developed from the ancient Celtic ritual of Samhain, which was, in the …