James Wesser Posted: October 31, 2023 | Last updated: October 31, 2023 (WHTM) - Halloween occurs every year on Oct. 31. But why do we celebrate it on that day? According to the Library of Congress, Halloween is celebrated (in part) because October 31 is the eve of All Saints Day, a day in which Christians remember and honor the dead. Why is Halloween celebrated on October 31? There are two answers to this question: a pagan one and a Christian one. The ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, which occurred on November 1 but kicked off the evening before, is considered the earliest known root of our secular Halloween traditions. On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. Another theory is the current English name Halloween traces back to medieval Halloween or Hallowe'en (less commonly known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve) is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. Why is Halloween on Oct. 31 With the Celts celebrating a Nov. 1 new year, it made sense to celebrate Oct. 31. Pope Gregory III designated Nov. 1 as a time to honor saints, hence All Why is Halloween celebrated on October 31? Know history, significance and celebration Halloween may have evolved over time from its ancient Celtic roots, but its essence remains intact. 2vRuv.

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