Halloween
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Halloween, celebrated annually on Oct. 31, is a festive and spooky tradition that has roots in the ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. It marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter when the boundary between the living and the dead blurred. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated Nov. 1 as All Saints' Day, incorporating some of Samhain's elements.
Today, Halloween involves various activities like costume parties, trick-or-treating, and haunted house visits. Children and adults alike don elaborate costumes and go trick-or-treating. Decorations, including carved pumpkins (jack-o'-lanterns), symbolize the warding off of evil spirits. The holiday has transcended its religious origins to become a widely embraced, secular celebration, fostering creativity, community, and a sense of playful fright.
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Need some inspiration for your Halloween costume this year? We've rounded up the best memes that would make for the perfect Halloween costume. FYI10 Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Guys
Looking for a last-minute Halloween costume for guys? Here are some easy, cheap, and creative ideas from Jake from State Farm to Bob Ross. FYI11 Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes Anyone Can Throw Together With Normal Clothes
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The iconic holiday we know and love had its origins more than 200 years ago. Here, Halloween's history explained. (Also, who invented trick or treat?)