LMNOP4U » spooky pumpkin http://www.kathleenmelton.com/site Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:00:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Halloooowwwweeeeeeennnn Trivia http://www.kathleenmelton.com/site/2009/10/halloooowwwweeeeeeennnn-trivia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=halloooowwwweeeeeeennnn-trivia http://www.kathleenmelton.com/site/2009/10/halloooowwwweeeeeeennnn-trivia/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:20:07 +0000 Kathleen Melton http://www.kathleenmelton.com/site/?p=1851 spookypumpkinsmallQ. Why is Halloween on October 31st?
October 31st is the last day of the Celtic calendar

Q.  What was the reason it was created?
It was a pagan holiday, originally to honor the dead.

Q. What was Halloween original referred as?
All Hallows Eve
Q. How far back is Halloween dated?
It dates back over 2000 years ago.
Q. What did the custom of Trick or Treating evolve from?
In Ireland, centuries ago. In preparation for All Hollow’s Eve, the the poor would call upon the rich folks and request money, gifts and food. The food was gathered for a huge feast and celebration.
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