Originating from the Gaelic festival of Samhain, this holiday has evolved into a night which revolves around trick or treating, haunted houses, bonfires and costume parties. It takes place on October 31 and is celebrated in several western countries.
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Features information about the origins of Halloween, how it came to the US and how it is celebrated today. Offers videos, a game based on the paranormal, historic haunts, superstitions and worldwide traditions.
http://www.history.com/content/halloween
Provides historical and cultural information about Halloween from a Biblical perspective.
http://www.jeremiahproject.com/culture/halloween.html
