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Facts About Halloween Traditions
Many of the traditions that are practiced today on Halloween were actually brought over to America by Irish immigrants who celebrated Samhain, a Celtic harvest festival. Everything that we do on Halloween is rooted in some way to ancient Celtic rituals no matter how removed today’s celebrations may be from the original.
Halloween or Hallowe’en is celebrated on October 31st and is a very popular holiday in many parts of the world. It’s the first of the year-end holidays, before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Just like other popular holidays it has become very commercialized and many people do not know the facts about Halloween and how it originated.
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Debunking Some Common Halloween Myths
Halloween is a time of tricks and treats, fun and games. However, it is easy to lose sight of the truth in the pounds of candy, crazy costumes, and television specials. Have you ever wondered why we carve pumpkins on Halloween? Or why bats, owls, and black cats are common Halloween symbols? Such Halloween myths as these have gone unexplained for far too long.
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A History of Halloween In America
Halloween has most definitely been “Americanized,” in the sense that it has become all about buying large amounts of candy and discounted decorations. It is a mindless holiday that people ritualistically practice without even thinking about it. Therefore, it is rare to hear someone talk about the history of Halloween. However, the history of Halloween and how it got to America is one of the most interesting things about the holiday.
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Why Do We Celebrate Halloween? A Controversial Question
Halloween has been around for thousands of years, taking one form or another. In the ancient times, it was a very serious series of festivals and rituals that were vital to the cultures of the time. Today, it is a silly and seemingly harmless holiday about candy and costumes that young children love to celebrate. So why is it that some people do not want to celebrate Halloween? This is just one side of the great debate over the Halloween holiday.
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Learning about Halloween’s Ancient Origins
Today, Halloween is all about the candy and the tacky decorations. Some even protest it because they believe the holiday contradicts their personal or religious beliefs. But those who focus on the commercial aspects of the holiday or who view it as the day of the devil are ignoring the origins of Halloween. Learning just a little history about the holiday can help to put things in perspective.
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