2006-10-19 11:54:24 · 8 answers · asked by denise r 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
It comes from the words "all hallows even", meaning the evening before the day of all saints... (which refers to the 1st of november on the christian calendar). But the christian calendar tried to fit the pagan (e.g. celtic) traditions.
2006-10-19 15:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by boule de gomme 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Okay- don't freak out- we really are normal people with day jobs!
Halloween is my favorite festival time.
My life is more blessed around the 60 days that surround that date than any other time of the year. Its a blessing to be in the harvest time of year and be blessed with abundance and party with loved ones.
My Paternal (father's) family Celtic/ Irish lineage is ancient, we actually have generations of practicing Druids in my bloodline. So this is one of our most sacred of days. Its not "evil" we do not believe in the devil. As a christian, its remarkable the hybrid of religious beliefs. Most of the woman are mediums as well, its part of the deal, you learn to adapt it to day to day life. No I don't do silly readings for fun or sport. Yet, I can tell ya the future...like it or not.
My Maternal (mother's) family is American Indian, we actually celebrate the harvest and hunt. Its a very powerful time for the family unit. We are hard working to prepare for months of hibernation per say. Very BEAR is a good way to put it. Its very bonding-Christmas is like a bear den with the fire burning and eating and sleeping...presents are nice, yet the security of the family is so much better. Strangers that have come to our home, feel the love and warmth.
Both families are connected to the spirits of the elders and wise ones that have left this physical world and we love to bond and share memories of them on All Hallows Eve. A special meal is served in honor of those loved ones. We visit their graves on the next day and share a glass of wine and place flowers.
2006-10-20 00:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You spelled it wrong, but I like your spelling.
Originally, it was a pagan holiday. Pagan people worshiped and believed in ghosts, goblins and witches. Much later in time, it became a celebration of the Salem Witches. Then gradually, a time to dress up in costumes (originally scary ones, but not strictly scary ones, any more) and go door to door, saying Trick Or Treat, to get candy or whatever.
2006-10-20 00:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
halloween was a festival created by the druids, or celtic priest, in early A.D. the druids were concerned about the dead and demons not being pleased and concerned that if they didn't please them they would play a trick on them. so around this time late october to early november they would give treats to the dead and demons before they played a trick on them. the concept spread across western europe (preferrably germany, france, spain) and then to england (because of the migration of iceni, belgae, and other celtic tribes). the age of exploration further pushed migration from ireland, scotland to north america. and with that migration came the tradition of halloween to americans today.
2006-10-19 19:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by KRYSTAL H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually the word is 'Halloween' which is a derivitive of 'All Hallow's Eve' which is in itself a derivitive of 'All Saints Day'. It is also better known by the Celtic people as 'Samhain'.
2006-10-20 00:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Halloween is a day that people dress up and party. It is basically the remnant of the days that people would celebrate the fall harvest.
2006-10-19 19:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's halloween and i from india{malayale} i live in newyork. halloween is on oct 31 and people dress up as anything they want to be and go to house to house for candy
2006-10-19 19:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by Nijo M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first u spelled it wrong!:(
http://www.realfood4realpeople.com/halloween.html
2006-10-19 19:03:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋