People dressed in scary costumes arrive at a train station to take part in a Halloween Zombie protest walk.
\n\nEvery year on October 31, neighbourhoods across the United States transform into a landscape of carved pumpkins, spooky decorations and children dressed as witches, ghosts, superheroes and other characters. The occasion is Halloween, a celebration that brings together ancient Celtic beliefs, Christian traditions and modern American customs.
\n\nOne of its most recognisable features is the familiar phrase “trick or treat”, shouted by children as they visit homes in search of sweets. The expression presents homeowners with a playful choice: offer a treat, usually candy, or risk a trick in return.
\n\nBut Halloween is much more than a night of costumes and confectionery. Its origins stretch back centuries, while the modern tradition of trick-or-treating developed through a combination of European folk customs and American popular culture.
\n\nThe origins of Halloween can be traced to Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The name is commonly associated with the meaning “end of summer”.
\n\nAccording to the Library of Congress, Samhain was observed during a seasonal transition that was symbolically linked to death. Celtic…
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