What is the origin of Halloween?

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What is the origin of Halloween?

2006-10-31 13:04:34 · 2 answers · asked by xinnybuxlrie 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Halloween

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Halloween began as a ritual of paganism...through Celtics, Druids, etc...the Christian church tried to surpress it for many years...but eventually co-ocpted it as a pagan holiday in the Christian calender.

Here's a good link for you. Enjoy!

http://www.neopagan.net/Halloween-Origins.html

2006-10-31 13:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Happier in China 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Origins revolve around the Celtic celebrations of Samhein (spelling?), and some also believe it's partially a celebration of Dia de los Muertos from Spanish culture as well.

2006-10-31 21:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋