Halloween

Halloween was originally a Celtic festival called "Samhain" which was used to mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. 

  They also believed this transition from fall to winter was a bridge to the world of the dead.

Today's Halloween is much different. While it still has a somewhat "darker" theme to it unlike most other holidays, Halloween has become very family friendly. It is a custom to have younger children dress up and then roam around the neighbourhood asking for candy from strangers. 

   While adults; decorate their homes, hand out candy or dress up themselves and go to Halloween themed parties. Halloween is a very different holiday than thousands of years ago.