Reply #14: Hallowe'en = All Hallows Eve = All Holy Eve = All Souls Day. . . [View All]

[DinahMoeHum]

= Day of the Dead = Feast of the Dead.

This is called a "hinge" day because day time and night time are equal in amount. Afterwards, until December 22 (Winter Solstice) there will be more dark than light and the days will grow shorter until the Winter Solstice, the shortest daylight of the year.

Many cultures, not just the Celtics, observe this day as a day for remembering those who have gone before us. This is particularly true in Latin American countries, especially Mexico, which observes this day (or November 1/2) as the Day of The Dead.

As far as costumes go, it's been said that people wore costumes to scare away evil spirits from haunting them and their beloved dead ones.

As for the Bible Belt Fundies, fuck 'em.

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