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2024 Date | 31 October 2024 |
2025 Date | 31 October 2025 |
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Halloween HistoryHalloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, is an annual observance celebrated in many countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom. Its purpose is to remember the dead and honour departed spirits, with various traditions and customs associated with the event. The celebration is particularly significant for its ties to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, making it a time of transition and reflection. The observance of Halloween can be traced back over 2,000 years ago to the Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated in territories that now constitute the UK, Ireland, and Northern France. The Celts believed that the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead became thin, allowing spirits to return and interact with the living. In England, Halloween customs evolved, including "souling" where children and the poor would go door-to-door to pray for the dead in exchange for soul cakes. In Scotland and Ireland, traditions such as guising, whereby children would dress up in costumes and visit neighbouring houses for treats, began to take shape by the 19th century. Present-day Halloween celebrations within the United Kingdom often draw inspiration from both local and international customs. Traditional activities include carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, attending costume parties, and participating in trick-or-treat visits to neighbours. Apples are also commonly associated with Halloween in the UK, with games such as apple bobbing and 'snap apple' – hanging apples on strings to be eaten without using hands – remaining popular. The observance takes place annually on the 31st of October, with celebrations frequently extending into the first few days of November. Halloween facts
In the News and Trending in the UK for HalloweenUpdated Diwaloween': The Smethwick family set for a Diwali and Halloween partybbc.co.uk Zip World: Halloween clown attacked with 'medical device'bbc.co.uk Prince George, Charlotte, and Louis gear up for Halloween: Inside the Wales family's festive traditions at Anmer Hallcambridge-news.co.uk Katie Price shows off the results of her latest facelift as she goes make-up free to pick up pet food after transforming into a skeleton for Halloweendailymail.co.uk Top things to do in the UK for Halloween
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