All Saints — Eve

, commonly known as Halloween , is the vigil or evening before All Saints' Day, observed annually on October 31 . Historically, it marks the beginning of Allhallowtide , a three-day period dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed . Religious Significance and Origins

: Early Christians held vigils on the night before major feast days. All Saints' Eve was established as a time for prayer and fasting to prepare for the solemnity of All Saints' Day. All Saints Eve

: The name "Halloween" is a contraction of "All Hallows' Eve," where "hallow" means holy or sanctified. , commonly known as Halloween , is the

: Many historians link the timing of the holiday to Samhain , an ancient Gaelic harvest festival where people believed the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds became thin, allowing spirits to roam the earth. Historical Development All Saints' Eve was established as a time

, commonly known as Halloween , is the vigil or evening before All Saints' Day, observed annually on October 31 . Historically, it marks the beginning of Allhallowtide , a three-day period dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed . Religious Significance and Origins

: Early Christians held vigils on the night before major feast days. All Saints' Eve was established as a time for prayer and fasting to prepare for the solemnity of All Saints' Day.

: The name "Halloween" is a contraction of "All Hallows' Eve," where "hallow" means holy or sanctified.

: Many historians link the timing of the holiday to Samhain , an ancient Gaelic harvest festival where people believed the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds became thin, allowing spirits to roam the earth. Historical Development