Halloween, originating as All Hallow's Eve, has roots in both Christian traditions and ancient Celtic festivals, notably Samhain, celebrating the turn of the seasons.
The early celebration of Samhain involved rituals honoring the dead, believed to create pathways to the Otherworld, with practices that eventually influenced contemporary Halloween customs.
Roman conquests merged their own festivals with Celtic traditions, shaping Halloween's evolution over centuries, while the Catholic Church's influence aimed to Christianize earlier pagan practices.
By the seventh century, the synthesis of Samhain customs and Saints' days led to the characteristic traits of modern Halloween, illustrating a rich cultural interplay.
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