Halloween
Halloween
Halloween (pronunciation: /hæləˈwiːn/), also 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.
Etymology
The term Halloween, originally spelled Hallowe'en, is derived from All Hallows' Even, the eve of All Hallows' Day. "Hallow" is an Old English word for "saint", and "even" is a synonym for "eve". The phrase All Hallows' is found in Old English as "ealra halgena mæssedæg" (mass-day of all saints).
Related Terms
- All Hallows' Day: Also known as All Saints' Day, it is a Christian holiday celebrated on November 1st, the day after Halloween.
- Samhain: An ancient Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is believed to be one of the origins of Halloween.
- Trick-or-treating: A customary practice for children on Halloween in many countries. Children in costumes travel from house to house, asking for treats with the phrase "Trick or treat".
- Jack-o'-lantern: A carved pumpkin or turnip lantern, associated with the holiday of Halloween.
- Costume party: A type of party, common during Halloween, where guests are expected to come in a costume.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Halloween
- Wikipedia's article - Halloween
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