According to History.com, Halloween is originally derived from an ancient Celtic festival from over 2,000 years ago, called Samhain. The festivals were performed in what is now today France, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Since these festivals, Halloween has evolved from a religious event to a day of Autumn-themed fun.
Early Beginnings
October 31st was seen by the Celts as a day of human death, because it marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of cold winters to come. On this day, the Celts believed that ghosts rose from the dead to wreak havoc and destroy crops. The Samhain festival was used to communicate with spirits so that the Celtic priests could make a prediction of what was in store for the comming winter. During the festival, the Celts wore costumes around and danced around a massive bonfire, where animal sacrifices were made. Also, insects were attracted to these fires which lured bats, giving the present-day Halloween symbol.
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