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Halloween

Halloween
Halloween or Hallowe'en (/ˌhæləˈwiːn, -oʊˈiːn, ˌhɑːl-/; a contraction of "All Hallows' Evening")[5] also known as All Hallows' Eve,[6] is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It initiates the triduum of Hallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers.[7] According to many academic scholars, All Hallows' Eve is a Christianized feast initially influenced by Celtic harvest festivals,[8][9] with possible pagan roots, particularly the Gaelic Samhain.[6][10][11] Other academic scholars maintain that it originated independently of Samhain and has solely Christian roots.[12] Etymology[edit] History[edit] Gaelic and Welsh influence[edit] Snap-Apple Night, painted by Daniel Maclise in 1833, shows people feasting and playing divination games on Halloween in Ireland. Christian influence[edit]

Slender Man Fictional supernatural character Fictional character Beginning in 2014, a moral panic occurred over the Slender Man after readers of his fiction were connected to several violent acts, particularly a near-fatal stabbing of a 12-year-old girl in Waukesha, Wisconsin.[1] The stabbing inspired the documentary Beware the Slenderman, which was released in 2016. Description Because the Slender Man's fictional "mythology" has evolved without an official "canon" for reference, his appearance, motives, habits, and abilities are not fixed but change depending on the storyteller.[2] He is most commonly described as very tall and thin with unnaturally long, tentacle-like arms (or mere tentacles),[3] which he can extend to intimidate or capture prey. In most stories, his face is white and featureless, but occasionally his face appears differently to anyone who sees it.[2] He appears to be wearing a dark suit and tie. Early stories featured him targeting children or young adults. History Origin Copyright

of Halloween - Halloween When Is Halloween 2023? Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31. Halloween 2023 will take place on Tuesday, October 31. Ancient Origins of Halloween Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Haunted History of Halloween In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future. To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter. Did you know? All Saints' Day

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Halloween Costumes for Kids and Adults - Walmart.com Whether you need an ensemble for an upcoming costume party, want to wear a disguise as you pass out Halloween treats or are on a mission to find the perfect costume for your children, Walmart is here to help. Our selection of ready-to-wear Halloween costumes and costume-making materials includes classic and trendy garb for all your Halloween celebrations. With our Every Day Low Prices and convenient shipping options, you can throw a spooktacular bash this year for everyone in the family. Halloween Costume Ideas Halloween fun starts with the right costume. Scary (ghosts, goblins, witches, zombies) Cute (animals, insects, princesses) Trendy (celebrities, media personalities, television and cartoon characters) Professions (police officers, firefighters, doctors, athletes) Couples (ham and eggs, peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies) How to Shop for a Halloween Costume Walmart makes Halloween shopping easy both in store and online. One-stop Halloween Shopping

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