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2. Samhain - Wikipedia

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   Samhain (/ ˈ s ɑː w ɪ n / SAH-win, / ˈ s aʊ ɪ n / SOW-in, Irish: [ˈsˠəunʲ], Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪ãũ.ɪɲ]) or Sauin (Manx: [ˈsoːɪnʲ]) is a Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. [1]

3. What Is Halloween and Why Do We Celebrate It? - AOL

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   Irish immigrants escaping the Potato Famine brought their ideas and traditions about Halloween along with them. Speaking of terrifying tales, don’t miss these spooky stories that will keep you ...

4. 50 Easy Halloween Party Ideas That'll Turn Your Bash ... - AOL

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   In this spooktacular Halloween party guide, we’ve compiled some of the 50 most unique and exciting Halloween party ideas and decorating ideas from some of our best-loved DIY blogs!

5. Wikipedia : WikiProject Holidays/Halloween task force ...

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   On Halloween night in present-day Ireland, adults and children dress up as creatures from the underworld (e.g., ghosts, ghouls, zombies, witches, and goblins), light bonfires, and enjoy spectacular fireworks displays—in particular, the city of Derry is home to the largest organized Halloween celebration on the island, in the form of a street carnival and fireworks display. [2]

6. Culture of Ireland - Wikipedia

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   Due to large-scale emigration from Ireland, Irish culture has a wide reach in the world, and festivals such as Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) and Halloween (which finds its roots in the Gaelic festival Samhain) are celebrated across much of the globe. [13]

7. Where did Halloween originate? It has Irish roots. Here's how ...

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   October 31 means it's Halloween! Wondering how the holiday got started and why we trick or treat for candy? Here's what to know about its past.

8. Dragon of Shandon - Wikipedia

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   The Dragon of Shandon is a nighttime parade held annually at Halloween (31 October) in Cork, Ireland. [2] [3] It begins shortly after dark to facilitate child spectators and participants, and proceeds from Shandon to the city centre.

9. Everything To Know About the History of Halloween ... - AOL

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   Young kids celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costumes, watching spooky movies, trick-or-treating and enjoying plenty of Halloween candy. ... and some Irish children don costumes and go trick ...