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What is the origin of the word 'Halloween'?
What is the origin of the word 'Halloween'?
The word 'Halloween' comes from a Scottish term for All Hallows’ Eve, the evening before All Hallows’ Day.
What is the significance of Halloween in the liturgical year?
What is the significance of Halloween in the liturgical year?
Halloween marks the beginning of the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, a time dedicated to remembering the dead.
Which ancient Celtic festival may have influenced Halloween traditions?
Which ancient Celtic festival may have influenced Halloween traditions?
The Gaelic festival Samhain may have influenced Halloween traditions.
When was the festival of Samhain celebrated in Ireland?
When was the festival of Samhain celebrated in Ireland?
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What did the festival of Samhain mark?
What did the festival of Samhain mark?
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