By Harshit
October 25, 2025
Halloween traces its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, dating back over 2,000 years in Ireland.
The term “Halloween” is derived from “All Hallows’ Eve,” the night preceding All Saints’ Day.
Before pumpkins took center stage, people in Ireland and Scotland carved turnips to keep evil spirits away.
Black signifies the end of summer, while orange represents the harvest season.
See a spider on Halloween? Don’t kill it—legend says it’s the spirit of a loved one watching over you.
Before trick-or-treating, medieval Europeans practiced “souling,” offering prayers for the dead in exchange for food.
Believe it or not, Americans spend around Rs 200 crore each year solely on Halloween candy.
Ever heard of the Jack-o’-lantern? It originates from an Irish legend about “Stingy Jack,” who made a deal with an evil spirit.
As punishment, he was doomed to wander the earth carrying a hollowed-out turnip with a single burning coal to light his path.
Afraid of this spooky day? You might have Samhainophobia—the fear of Halloween itself.