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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]
Hop-tu-Naa (/ ˌ h ɒ p t uː ˈ n eɪ / HOP too NAY; [1] Manx: Oie Houney; Irish: Oíche Shamhna [ˌiːçə ˈhəunˠə]) is a Celtic festival celebrated in the Isle of Man on 31 October. . It is the celebration of the traditional Gaelic festival of Samhain, the start of wint
Halloween, or Hallowe'en [7] [8] (less commonly known as Allhalloween, [9] All Hallows' Eve, [10] or All Saints' Eve), [11] is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.
In 2023, 70% of Americans surveyed planned to celebrate Halloween. The most popular pet costumes recently have been pumpkins, hot dogs and superheroes. ... and some Irish children don costumes and ...
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.
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]
Halloween Trivia Questions and Answers. Question #1: Where does the term "jack o'lantern" come from? Answer: The term "jack o'lantern" originates from an Irish folktale about a cheap man named ...
[1] [8] Corresponds with Halloween and the traditional festival of Samhain. 25 December Christmas Day: Lá Nollag: Most start Christmas celebrations on Christmas Eve (Oíche Nollag), including taking time off work. 26 December Saint Stephen's Day: Lá Fhéile Stiofáin or Lá an Dreoilín: The day after Christmas, celebrating the feast day of ...