Halloween around the world – customs, traditions and history
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The Halloween history of Halloween around the world dates back into the Middle Ages and is widely believed to have originated in Celtic speaking countries related to the festival of Samhain. The word Halloween is a contraction of All Hallow’s Eve(n), referring to the day before the Christian festival of All Hallow’s Day, celebrated on November 1st. The word Halloween dates back to the mid 1700s.
Halloween around the world
There are many countries that celebrate Halloween, and the Halloween customs and Halloween traditions vary in how people celebrate Halloween around the world. Here is a brief rundown of Halloween legends, Halloween customs…
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