Learn about Halloween

About this episode

This episode explores the origins and significance of Halloween, including its historical roots and associated colors.

The word "Halloween" is a shortened version of "All Hallows' Eve," the night before All Saints' Day, which was established by the Pope in the 8th century. The colors of black and orange trace back to the Celtic festival of Samhain. Black represents the "death" of summer while orange represents the life of the fall harvest.

Topics covered

• Halloween
• All Hallows' Eve
• Celtic festival
• Samhain
• fall harvest

Keywords

• history
• traditions
• celebration

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