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What is the origin of Halloween?
What is the origin of Halloween?
Halloween originates from both Celtic and Christian traditions.
What is the significance of Samhain in Celtic mythology?
What is the significance of Samhain in Celtic mythology?
Samhain marked the end of summer and the coming of winter, and the veil between the worlds of the living and dead was believed to be blurred.
What did the Celtics do to keep evil spirits away during Samhain?
What did the Celtics do to keep evil spirits away during Samhain?
The Celtics dressed in costumes, had bonfires, and burned crops as sacrifices to their gods.
When was Samhain celebrated?
When was Samhain celebrated?
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How is Halloween rooted in Christian tradition?
How is Halloween rooted in Christian tradition?
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