Halloween Day is a European and American festival, that is dedicated to remember the dead. It will be celebrated today on October 31, dedicated to remembering the dead. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain in Ireland, France and the United Kingdom. This day is celebrated by wearing spooky clothes, ghost costumes and makeup, lighting bonfires, camping at a haunted place, watching horror films and so on. This day is followed by All Saint Day on November 1 and the evening before the day is called All Hallows Eve.
On this day, people recall their ancestors and celebrate the remembering of the dead. In the European countries, it is believed that October 31st is the end of the year and to begin the new year one should seek the blessings of the ancestors.
Around 400 years ago, by 43 A.D., the Roman Empire had conquered the majority of Celtic territory. The two festivals of Roman origin were combined which is now celebrated with Halloween. On Halloween Day, people of Roman origin practice bobbing for apples.
To commemorate the passing of the dead, wear goofy clothes and makeup. Also, to keep the bad spirits away, they chant verses and celebrate.
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