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Most American Halloween traditions were inherited from Irish and Scottish immigrants. [6] Folklorists have used the name 'Samhain' to refer to Gaelic 'Halloween' customs until the 19th century. [7] Since the later 20th century Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Samhain, or something based on it, as a religious holiday. [8]
All Halloween customs in the United States are borrowed directly or adapted from those of other countries". [177] While the first reference to "guising" in North America occurs in 1911, another reference to ritual begging on Halloween appears, place unknown, in 1915, with a third reference in Chicago in 1920. [178]
Modern Halloween traditions are all about enjoying some spooky fun (and plenty of candy)—but did you know that Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic holiday with a much deeper meaning ...
Halloween has its origin in Samhain, a Wiccan holiday originating from a 2,000-year-old Celtic tradition marking the pagan new year. Celebrated from October 31 to November 1, the sabbat—or ...
The OG Halloween predates Christianity, stretching all the way to an ancient Celtic celebration (and by ancient we mean about 2,000 years ago) known as Samhain (pronounced "sow-in") that took ...
On Halloween night in present-day Ireland, adults and children dress up as creatures from the underworld (e.g., ghosts, ghouls, zombies, witches, and goblins), light bonfires, and enjoy spectacular fireworks displays—in particular, the city of Derry is home to the largest organized Halloween celebration on the island, in the form of a street carnival and fireworks display. [2]
Halloween is derived from the term All Hallows' Eve, which originated as an ancient Celtic festival Samhain, meaning "summer's end," a tradition dating back 2,000 years.
Soul cakes eaten during Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day. A soul cake, also known as a soulmass-cake, is a small round cake with sweet spices, which resembles a shortbread biscuit. It is traditionally made for Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day to commemorate the dead in many Christian traditions.