Happy Halloween

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The term "Halloween" is a shortened version of "All Hallows' Even," as it is the eve of "All Hallows' Day," also known as All Saints' Day. Historically, both celebrations were observed on the same date, and All Saints' Day was a day of religious festivities in various northern European traditions. One of Halloween's most prominent symbols in America is the carved pumpkin, commonly referred to as a jack-o'-lantern. These lanterns originated in Europe and were initially carved from turnips or rutabagas. The Celts believed that the head was the most powerful part of the body, containing both spirit and knowledge. They used the "head" of the vegetable to ward off superstitions. Halloween is an international holiday celebrated on the evening of October 31st and is increasingly recognized in the morning and afternoon as well. Common Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, ghost tours, bonfires, costume parties, visiting haunted attractions, carving jack-o'-lanterns, reading scary stories, and watching horror movies. Irish and Scottish immigrants brought various versions of these traditions to North America in the nineteenth century.