https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween
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.It is at the beginning of the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (), martyrs, and all the faithful

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Halloween
Halloween, a holiday observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints' Day. The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints and initiates the season of Allhallowtide. In much of Europe and most of North America, observance of Halloween is largely nonreligious.

https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
Learn about the origins, meaning and customs of Halloween, a holiday celebrated on October 31 with costumes, jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating. Find out how Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to a global phenomenon with roots in Christianity and American culture.

https://www.history.com/topics/halloween
Learn about the history and customs of Halloween, from its ancient Celtic roots to its modern global celebrations. Explore topics, videos and stories on costumes, jack-o-lanterns, witches, vampires and more.

https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1456/history-of-halloween/
Learn how Halloween evolved from ancient Celtic rituals to a global secular holiday. Discover the origins of costumes, bonfires, jack-o'-lanterns, and All Hallows' Eve.

https://www.history.com/news/halloween-timeline
Learn how Halloween evolved from ancient Celtic rituals to a modern American tradition, with influences from Christianity, European myth and American consumerism. Explore the origins of trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, costumes and more.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/the-history-of-trick-or-treating-and-how-it-became-a-halloween-tradition
Learn how children dressing in costumes and going door-to-door for treats became a Halloween tradition in the U.S. and beyond. Explore the origins of Halloween from ancient Celtic celebrations to modern consumerism and pranks.

https://www.britannica.com/video/249077/origins-of-Halloween-explained
Halloween as we know it is a secular celebration with roots in the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain, which was observed in ancient Britain and Ireland on November 1st. Samhain marked the halfway point between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice, the beginning of the new year. This coincided with a seasonal harvest and the start of

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/101029-halloween-costumes-ideas-history-science-nation
Learn how Halloween evolved from a pagan festival to a Christian holiday to a popular celebration in America. Discover the origins of costumes, trick-or-treating, and urban legends.

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Halloween, Holiday observed on October 31, the eve of All Saints' Day. Its pagan origins can be traced to the Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated in ancient England and Ireland to mark the beginning of the Celtic new year. The souls of the dead were supposed to revisit their homes on Samhain eve, and witches, goblins, black cats, and

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The tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween began in Ireland hundreds of years ago thanks to an old folktale about a man called Stingy Jack. According to legend, Jack played a trick

https://www.today.com/life/holidays/history-of-halloween-rcna34503
Learn about the origins and meanings of Halloween, from its Christian and Celtic roots to its modern celebrations. Find out how Halloween got its name, why we dress up and give out candy, and more.

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Halloween: Directed by John Carpenter. With Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P.J. Soles. Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/
The evening before All Saints Day was known as All Hallows Eve, and later, Halloween. Here is a look at the origins of some of the classic Halloween traditions we know today. Los Angeles Herald (Los Angeles, CA), October 30, 1910. Carving Jack-o'-Lanterns. The tradition of carving Jack-o'-Lanterns originated in Ireland using turnips instead

https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins
Learn how trick-or-treating, a popular Halloween custom in the U.S. and other countries, traces back to ancient Celtic festivals, medieval practices and British politics. Discover how it evolved from souling, guising and Guy Fawkes Night to a community-based and candy-fueled tradition.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/when-halloween-was-all-tricks-no-treats-180966996/
How did Halloween go from a night of anarchy and pranks to a family-friendly celebration of candy and costumes? Learn how urbanization, war, and media shaped the evolution of this holiday in America.

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-celebrate-halloween
Learn how Halloween evolved from a Celtic festival of the dead to a secular holiday of costumes and candy. Discover the origins of trick-or-treating, jack-o'-lanterns, and other Halloween customs around the world.

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Halloween at Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud. Where: Lumberjack Square. Head out to Lumberjack Square for a a night full of family friendly fun on October 31st from 4pm- 6pm. Merchants of Lumberjack Square invite you for a safe and friendly environment for trick or treating. Kids can enjoy free candy, fun events, and a free ticket to the show

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373883/
Halloween: Directed by Rob Zombie. With Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Tyler Mane, Daeg Faerch. After being committed for 15 years, Michael Myers, now a grown man and still very dangerous, escapes from the mental institution and immediately returns to Haddonfield to find his baby sister, Laurie.

https://www.gatlinburg.com/fall/halloween/
Halloween In Gatlinburg. Experience Halloween like never before in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg transforms into a magical fall destination that captivates visitors of all ages. From haunted houses and spooky events to charming fall festivals, Gatlinburg offers a wide array of thrilling and

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During Halloween season, the year-round Haunted Adventure attraction goes all out with Fright Nights. This annual event, which celebrates its 25th year of Halloween in Gatlinburg in 2023, always has a spooky theme and extra-scary special effects. This year, the theme is G&S 'Dead' & Breakfast, "The place where everyone is dying to stay!"

https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/halloween-around-the-world
Learn how Halloween is celebrated in different countries, from Ireland to Mexico, with costumes, bonfires, games and food. Discover the origins and meanings of Día de los Muertos, Guy Fawkes Day and other festivals related to Halloween.

https://www.gatlinburg.com/blog/post/7-ways-to-celebrate-halloween-in-the-hills-of-gatlinburg/
Bear-varian Fall Festival: This seasonal event features live music every day, a garden full of fall plantings, autumn-themed dining and drink specials, enhanced nighttime lighting, Halloween family fun and of course, the most beautiful Smoky Mountain fall colors! Summer might be ending in the Smokies, but family fun and adventure are here to stay at Anakeesta!