By tradition, it is associated with witches and sorcerers, who, according to legend, walk freely that night ... among people!
Initially, the tradition of celebrating All Saints' Day was popular in Western English-speaking countries, primarily in the United States and Great Britain.
It is analogous to the famous Celtic holiday Samhain, which was also celebrated on the night of November 1. Among the Celtic tribes living in England, Ireland and Northern France and dividing the year into winter and summer, October 31 was considered the last day of the outgoing year. From that day, according to the Celtic tradition, winter began.
Celebration of the New Year took place on the night of November 1st. On this night, according to the ancient belief of the Celts, the worlds of the living and the dead opened their doors, and the inhabitants of the other world made their way to earth. The Celts called this night Samhain or Samhain. In order not to become victims of spirits and ghosts, the Celts extinguished the fire in their homes, put on costumes consisting of animal heads and skins to scare away evil forces. At the same time, people gathered around bonfires and sacrificed crops and animals. The symbol of the holiday was a pumpkin, which meant not only the end of summer and the harvest, but also "frightened off" evil spirits with the fire that was kindled inside it.
What you do and wherever you go tonight just make sure the dead don’t follow you. The night is full of horror but you can earn candies if you know how to. Happy Halloween!