The History of Halloween
By: RaNay Casper
Halloween falls between fall and winter, or (symbolically) life and death. Halloween is thought to have
originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would lights bonfires and wear costumes
to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory the 3rd designated November 1st as a time
to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of the
original Pagan celebration. The evening before All Saints’ Day was first known as All Hallows Eve, then
later, Halloween. Within time, Halloween evolved to become a community-based event characterized by
child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. As the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people
continue to usher in the winter season with gathering, costumes, and sweet treats. Source: History.com
What are you going to be this Halloween?
Kamden: Ninja shadow man
Dawson: Monkey
Cooper: Spider
Ryan: Zombie
Brayden: Black Ninja
Kylee: Raven Queen
Ida: Elsa
Walker: Skelton
Alyson: Egyptian
Dylan: Skelton
Elliot: Simester
Jimmy: Bowser
Braxton: Monkey
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