Name: Haunted History of Halloween
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Description: Halloween was originally called Samhain and marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers.

Halloween was originally called Samhain and marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers.

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<p>Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain. Over the centuries, Halloween transitioned from a pagan ritual to a day of parties, costumes, jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating for kids and adults.</p>


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