Halloween stems from the fact that it happens on the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. The Celts ...

Halloween is the ... including all the saints. In Christian tradition, people start celebrating major feasts the night before they take place — take Christmas Eve, for instance.

Every year around this time, the stores begin to display pumpkins and other seasonal fun. Kids consider costumes ranging from spooky goblins to little angels, and parents begin considering how to ...

The eve of All Saints ... into a celebration aligned with Christian values. However, many customs, such as bonfires and costumes, persisted.” Over time, Halloween evolved, particularly ...