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Explore how halloween got created, and evolved over time
2,000 years ago
2,000 years ago
Ancient Celtic Origins
The festival of Samhain, celebrated by the Celts around 2,000 years ago, marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter.
Ancient Celtic Origins of Halloween
The Celts believed that on the night of October 31, the line between the living and the dead blurred.
People would pght large bonfires and wear costumes, often made of animal skins, to ward off wandering spirits.
This practice set the foundation for Halloween traditions pke dressing up and honoring the supernatural.
7th-9th Century
7th-9th Century
Christian Influence on Halloween
Around the 7th to 9th centuries, the Christian Church established November 1 as All Saints' Day to honor saints. The night before, known as All Hallows' Eve, eventually blended with local customs and became Halloween.
Ancient Celtic Origins of Halloween
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20th Century
20th Century
Rise of Halloween Traditions in America
By the early 1900s, Halloween evolved into a community-centered holiday with parades, games, and festive gatherings.
Trick-or-Treating & Costumes
Trick-or-treating became widespread by the 1950s, with children dressing up in costumes to collect candy from neighbors.
Halloween over time
Halloween started over 2,000 years ago with the Celts' festival of Samhain and evolved as Christian traditions blended in. In America, it became the fun, spooky holiday we know today, full of costumes, treats, and community celebrations.
Halloween Traditions
