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The holiday's roots are a blend of Christian tradition and ancient seasonal festivals: The Origins of Halloween Traditions | Headlines & Heroes

All Hallows' Eve, widely known today as Halloween, is the vigil night on October 31 that precedes the Christian feast of All Hallows' Day (All Saints' Day) on November 1. The word "hallow" is an Old English term for a saint or holy person, making the evening literally the "eve of the holy ones". Historically, it serves as the first day of , a three-day period dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all faithful departed Christians. Historical Origins and Evolution allhallows