Halloween is one of those nights that feels charged with mystery. Beneath the candy and costumes lies an ancient story that began long before the modern world lit up its jack o' lanterns. It all started with Samhain , a Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. It was a sacred time when people believed the veil between the living and the spirit world grew thin. The Celts lit bonfires, wore costumes to confuse wandering souls, and left offerings of food for friendly spirits. It was a celebration of endings and beginnings, of death and renewal. When Christianity spread through Europe, the Church placed All Saints Day on November 1st. The night before became All Hallows Eve , which eventually turned into Halloween. The new holiday blended with the old Celtic traditions. Instead of honoring gods and spirits, people were encouraged to remember saints and loved ones who had passed on. What began as Samhain slowly merged with All Hallows, becoming a ...
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