Why do we celebrate Hallowe’en?

Hallowe’en falls on the last day of October. The name is an abbreviation for Ali Hallows’ Eve, or the day before All Saints’ (All Hallows’) Day. In pre-Christian times this was the last day of the Celtic year – the time when witches, ghosts and spirits were believed to walk abroad and to be seen by living people.

When Christianity became established, the first of November was changed from the beginning of the Celtic year to All Saints’ Day. Hallowe’en was given a new name, but its primitive traditions survived. They are going strong today. People still dress up as witches and demons. And evil faces are cut out of turnips and pumpkins, which are turned into lanterns by lighting candles inside them.

 

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