Halloween is being celebrated with vigour and enthusiasm on 31 October in many countries to pay tribute to those who left abode. Annually celebrated on the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day, it marks the commencement of the Hallowmas season or Allhallowtide. It is the time in the Christian liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs and all departed souls.

History of Halloween

Celebrated on 31 October ever year, this day marks the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of winter season. The origin of this day dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. This was the time when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.

Significance of Halloween

This day came to be celebrated as Halloween after

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