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Kelly explains that the night before All Saints' Day, people would hold vigils for the souls that hadn't yet gone to heaven and were trapped in purgatory. In essence, it was night to pray for the dead — and thus Halloween was born.
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3 days ago · Samhain's central themes of honoring the dead, warding off malevolent spirits, and celebrating with food and fire continued, now under the name of Halloween.
4 days ago · Why do we celebrate Halloween? Well, it actually started as a Celtic tradition called Sawwin, which was October 31st. In November 1st, it was their New ...
6 days ago · The Vatican Apostolic Library has entered into a significant agreement with the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking a milestone in interfaith and cultural cooperation.
1 day ago · Halloween Day 2023: History and celebrations. Every year, Halloween Day is celebrated on October 31, the evening before All Saints' (or All Hallows') Day.
5 days ago · The holiday of Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts, who lived in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern ...
5 days ago · Halloween, celebrated annually on the 31st of October, is a festive holiday known for its spooky fun, creative costumes, and themed activities.
2 days ago · Halloween traces its roots in Samhain, a pagan Celtic festival celebrated on 1 November. The festival marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.
5 days ago · The traditions celebrate life, joy and colour to demonstrate love and respect for spirits of departed family and friends. #HalloweenTraditions # ...
5 days ago · Why do we celebrate Halloween? Well, it actually started as a Celtic tradition called Sawwin, which was October 31st. In November 1st, it was their New ...