History of Halloween

HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN

Halloween is the 31st of October, the next day is All Saints. Halloween has its origins in a Celtic festival called Samhain, it means "Summer's End ". And as of this date is considered the beginning of the "Celtic New Year", which began with the dark season.

The ancient Celts believed that the line connecting this world with the “Other World”  is with the arrival of Samhain, allowing spirits to pass through. The family's ancestors were honored while harmful spirits were away. It's believed that the use of costumes and masks was intended to take the appearance of an evil spirit to avoid to being damaged.