RE: Ecency waves Oct 16

Halloween is one of the biggest Holidays here in Canada … we dress up in costumes and go door to door saying “Trick or Treat” and getting chocolate and other treats.

Halloween is a cultural holiday celebrated on October 31st, observed with secular traditions like costumes, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving.

Its origins trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which honored the boundary between the living and the dead.

The holiday also has roots in the Western Christian feast of All Saints' Day (November 1st), with Halloween marking the start of the observance of Allhallowtide, a period to remember the dead.

Modern traditions

Costumes: Dressing up in costumes is a popular activity for both children and adults.

Trick-or-treating: Children go door-to-door in costume, saying "Trick or treat!" to receive candy.

Decorations: People decorate their homes with spooky themes and carve pumpkins to create jack-o'-lanterns.

Parties: Many people attend or host Halloween-themed parties.

Scary entertainment: Activities like watching horror movies and visiting haunted attractions are common.

Historical and religious origins

Samhain: The holiday's origins are linked to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.

All Hallows' Eve: The name "Halloween" is a shortened version of "All Hallows' Eve," the evening before All Saints' Day.

Allhallowtide: Halloween is the first day of Allhallowtide, a three-day observance that also includes All Saints' Day (November 1st) and All Souls' Day (November 2nd), a time dedicated to remembering the dead in the Christian liturgical year.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween#:~:text=Halloween%20is%20a%20celebration%20observed,vigil)

Yes.