Halloween: From Celtic Rituals to Modern Celebration
On the night of October 31, streets around the world glow with carved pumpkins, costumed figures, and the echoes of ancient tales about spirits and the afterlife.
A holiday with roots that stretch back over a thousand years, blending pagan rituals, Christian tradition, and modern pop culture.
Its origin lies in the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter.
For the Celts, November 1 was the start of a new year, and the night before was when the boundary between the living and the dead grew thin.
It was believed that the souls of the departed returned to visit their homes, so people lit bonfires on the hills and wore masks to scare away or deceive evil spirits.
From these early customs came many of the symbols we recognize today, like costumes, masks, and carved lanterns.
Author's summary: Halloween originated from Celtic rituals.
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