The traditional Halloween celebration dates back more than two thousand years and is cherished by children and adults all over the world. On the last night of October, the world dresses up in orange and black to welcome this holiday full of mystery and fun.
The origins of Halloween go back more than two thousand years ago, to the time of the ancient Celts in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France. According to the UK History Department, the Celts celebrated the Celtic festival called Samhain, which marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter. They believed that at this time the souls of the deceased returned to Earth.
To scare away these spirits, the Celts lit fires and wore scary masks. With the arrival of Christianity in Europe, the Catholic Church sought to fuse Celtic traditions with Christian influences. Thus, All Saints’ Day was established on November 1, and the night before became All Saints’ Eve, or Halloween.
What is the origin of celebrating Halloween?
The word “Halloween” comes from “All Saints’ Eve”, which means the eve of all saints.. This holiday blends elements of remembering the dead with fun and modern entertainment. Today, Halloween is celebrated on October 31 due to its connection with All Saints’ Day.
Costumes are also an integral part of Halloween. The tradition of wearing costumes on this holiday comes from a practice called “disguising,” where people dress up to fool spirits and avoid recognition. This custom later merged with the tradition of trick-or-treating.
The tradition of trick-or-treating at Halloween has its roots in many customs and developments throughout history. During the Middle Ages, there was a custom of asking for a “soul,” whereby the poor would visit the homes of the rich on November 2, All Souls’ Day, and sing prayers for the dead in exchange for cakes.
What does the word Halloween mean?
In the United States, trick-or-treating became popular in the first half of the 20th century, especially during the Great Depression. This activity allowed the children to get free candy. Over the years, trick-or-treating has become a special part of Halloween, providing a safer and friendlier environment for young children.
Today, children all over the world dress up in costumes and walk the streets of their neighborhood, knocking on doors and saying the famous phrase “trick-or-treat.” This tradition has crossed borders, and each country has its own version of this phrase, as is the case in Colombia, where it is said “Halloween is hard, hard, I want candy for myself” or “I want peace, I want love, I want.” Candy, please.”
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