Halloween

Halloween, or Hallowe'en, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It is at the beginning... Wikipedia

  • Also called:  Hallowe'en, Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Eve
  • Observed by:  Western Christians and many non-Christians around the world
  • Type:  Christian, cultural
  • Significance:  First day of Allhallowtide
  • Celebrations:  Trick-or-treating, costume parties, making jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, divination, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions
  • Observances:  Church services, prayer, fasting, vigil
  • Date:  31 October
  • date:  31 October
  • Related to:  Samhain, Hop-tu-Naa, Calan Gaeaf, Allantide, Day of the Dead, All Saints' Day, St. Martin's Day, Reformation Day, Mischief Night (cf. vigil)
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo