Halloween originated 2000 years ago from the ancient Celtic pagans. They used to live in Ireland Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Britanny, also known as the six Celtic nations. Halloween symbolized the beginning of the ancient Celtic New Year. The Celts observed only two seasons in the year: summer and winter. Samhain (Scottish Gaelic spelling: Samhuinn) which literally means "summer's end" was an important festival celebrated on November Eve, the night of October 31st. It meant the beginning of the Celtic year, the close of the harvest and beginning of the season of cold and darkness. Some believe that the festival was held to honor the "Lord of Death". The Druids believed that on the eve of this Festival Samhain, lord of the death, called together the wicked spirits that within the past twelve months had been condemned to inhabit the bodies of animals. Sacrifices and gifts were offered to the dead spirits because it was a pagan belief that on this one night the dead spirits visit their earthly dwellings. If they are satisfied with the offerings they leave you in peace or else cast an evil spell on you. After the Romans conquered Britain and with the rise of Christianity "Samhain" was changed to 'Hallowmas', or 'All Saints' Day' or 'All Souls Day' and is observed on November 1st to honor all Saints in heaven. It began on the evening of October 31, which was called All Hallows Eve.
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