What is Halloween?
Q: What is Halloween?
A: Halloween is a celebration on the night of October 31st. It is most commonly practiced in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Q: How do children celebrate Halloween?
A: Children typically wear costumes and go to people's homes saying "Trick or treat!" to ask for candy (sweets in the UK). The suggestion is that if they don't get a treat, they will play a trick on them.
Q: What do adults do for Halloween?
A: For adults, Halloween is not usually celebrated in the same way as it is for children. It is often referred to as ‘the scariest time of the year’.
Q: What are its Christian roots?
A: For Christians, Halloween marks the eve of All Saints' Day which begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide - October 31 (All-Hallows Eve or Hallowe'en), November 1 (All Saints) and November 2 (All Souls). All Hallows' has both Christianized and pagan roots.
Q: Where did it originate from?
A: The origins of Halloween can be traced back to Ireland where it was first celebrated as a Christianized holiday with pagan roots.
Q: Is there any other name for All Hallows' Eve?
A: Yes, another name for All Hallows' Eve is Hallowe'en.
