Halloween is always marked on 31 October - the eve of the Christian feast of All Saints' (or All Hallows') Day - which this year means it will be observed on a Saturday. Learn how Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to the Christian celebration of All Saints' Day, and how it became a popular American tradition. Find out why Halloween is celebrated on October 31 and see some of the history and culture of this spooky holiday. Atlanta, GA » 59° Halloween's roots are about 2,000 years old and go back to a Celtic festival called Samhain. 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. 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 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? .

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