what is HALLOWEEN ? really?

Answer 1

According to pagan traditions, it's the night when the veil between our world and the world of the dead is the thinnest. It is a time to honor those who have gone on before us. It is a time for interjection and reflection on the past year. It is the witch's new year. The tradition of costumes came from the belief that on this night the dead would come back to visit their relatives; the costumes and jack o lanterns were meant to scare away evil spirits. Candles and treats were placed in the windows to welcome the spirits of lost family members. Wiccans call this night Samhain, (but I don't remember where the name comes from, as that was not the original name for it). That's all I remember.

Answer 2

It is the eve of all saints day. The Celtics used to think that evil spirits come since it would be darker in the winter. The Celtics would dress in costumes to blend in with the "evil spirits."They would also give offerings like candy. That's where we get "Trick or Treat."The Celtics offer sweets for the "Treat," and the "Trick" is where they would trick the monsters by dressing as them.

Answer 3

If there is a God, and the Bible is true, and I believe its true, halloween is a pagan rictual, and no believer should be dressing up like the devil.

Answer 4

Party time baby!

Just a time to wind-down, get some candy, goof off, celebrate creepiness and have fun. Sounds awesome to me.

Answer 5

all hallows eve.
since its the day before all saints day, its the day when the devils and spirits roam before all the holy people come out the next day.

Answer 6

http://www.wilstar.com/holidays/hallown.htm

http://www.history.com/minisites/halloween

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween

http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodhistory/a/halloweenhistry.htm

http://www.theholidayspot.com/halloween/history.htm

good reading