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  1. Aug 30, 2024 · Many communities host trunk-or-treat events, popular Halloween get-togethers that feature wildly decorated cars, and plenty of candy for attendees who "trick or treat" from car to car. Get into the spirit by decorating your vehicle, playing spooky music, and passing out treats to fellow trunk-or-treaters.

  2. Aug 2, 2022 · Halloween is celebrated in a variety of ways in Canada. The most common way is to trick-or-treat, where children go door to door asking for candy. This practice began in the United States but has now spread throughout North America and even other places around the world, such as Australia and New Zealand.

  3. Today Halloween is considered a holiday for dress-up and fun, especially for children. Halloween’s origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars. It was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes ...

  4. kinghalloween.com › halloween-traditions25 Halloween Traditions

    Jul 27, 2023 · Halloween traditions have been around for over 2000 years, with modern customs drawing from Christian and Celtic roots. Keep reading to get a basic understanding about why we follow our current Halloween traditions in America. Along with a history of classic traditions, like jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating, you can also find a list of Halloween traditions that are slowly disappearing ...

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HalloweenHalloween - Wikipedia

    The name "Halloween," of course, is a contraction of "All Hallow's Eve." That's the eve of All Saints Day, or All Hallows Day, as it was popularly known in Britain. As with Christmas Eve and the Easter vigil, the celebration of All Saints Day began with a service the night before, on All Hallow's Eve.

  6. Nov 18, 2009 · Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2024 will occur on Thursday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people ...

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  8. Oct 27, 2009 · Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31, is one of the world’s oldest holidays. Although it's derived from ancient festivals and religious rituals, Halloween is still widely celebrated ...

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