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Few lines on topic " halloween - A time of celebration and superstition " for kids

Answer 1

Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of All Hallows' Evening),also known as Allhalloween,All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve,is a celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of theWestern Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.

It is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from Celticharvest festivals which may have pagan roots, particularly the Gaelicfestival Samhain, and that this festival was Christianized as Halloween.Some academics, however, support the view that Halloween began independently as a solely Christian holiday.

Answer 2

Halloween celebration is observed on 31st October every year.

This celebration represents the beginning of winters.

It is the time of remembering the dead which includes the martyrs, saints and other faithful departed.

It is a fun night wherein, everybody wears costumes in a scary manner.

In Celtic Ireland, it was first established two thousand years ago.

It has become the most famous celebration in the entire world.