Posted on 10/1/2022
Photo by Gabby Orcutt on Unsplash Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, is a holiday celebrated on October 31. It's most commonly known as the day before All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Many people celebrate Halloween by going trick-or-treating, dressing up in costumes, and having parties. But did you know that the origins of this ancient tradition have nothing to do with candy or children? In this article, we'll explore the history of Halloween and how it became such an essential part of our culture today. The History of Halloween As early as the fourth century A.D., Christians in Ireland celebrated All Saints Day (November 1st) and All Souls Day (November 2nd) by lighting bonfires and wearing costumes to ward off evil spirits. Later, they began adding other traditions like dressing up as ghouls or ghosts and carving turnips into lanterns so that people co ... read more