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Why Do We Celebrate Halloween?

Over the past few years, Halloween has really grown in popularity commercially, and truthfully, I love it. It's the one time of year I can go shopping and find home decor. However, before Halloween became the commercialized holiday we know today, the history of the holiday dates back thousands of years.

According to History, Halloween actually dates back around 2,000 years ago to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. During this festival, people would wear costumes and light bonfires to ward off spirits.

In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the

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