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What does Halloween really stand for? Why do we celebrate it?

I'm writing this hub in response to the request for a hub, "What does Halloween really stand for?" This hub is divided into addressing that question in two different ways, with the historical roots of the...

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Why Do We Celebrate Halloween?

Since I was brought up in a family that has never celebrated Halloween, I have always wondered why do we (as a culture) in the United States celebrate Halloween? What is the whole reason behind dressing up in silly costumes and going trick-or-treating? Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What exactly is it that we are celebrating and what is the reasoning or history behind it?

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Halloween Boo Poems and Signs

  If you've decided to start the Halloween Boo in your neighborhood, you'll need some supplies. This article has links to signs and downloadable poems, as well as full poems to cut and paste.  ...

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How to Start the Halloween Boo in Your Neighborhood

If you haven't been Boo'd, you're missing out on a fun Halloween tradition. This is such a fun way to start off the whole fall holiday season and strengthen ties with neighbors. There are some variations on...

14 comments    family home children
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Infant Halloween Costumes

Though your toddler may not have any idea about what Halloween is and what they are supposed to do, many want to dress up just because they see their older brothers and sisters doing so, or they see other...

4 comments    halloween halloween costumes
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The Celebration of Samhain

Samhain or Sam Hain is a pagan celebration for the harvest in the fall. It also represents the Celtic New Year. Samhain is the Celtic-Gaelic word meaning summers-end. Contrary to popular belief, it is not...

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How and Why do we celebrate halloween’s day?

The word ‘Hallow’ refers to Holy and ‘een’ is the short form of evening. On October 31, the ancient Celtic tribes of Scotland, Wales and Ireland celebrated the celebrated the festival of Samhain, the...

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How do Filipinos Celebrate the Halloween?

Halloween here in the Philippines is not like the Halloween in the Western countries. Although it’s a big holiday (comparable to Christmas here), we celebrate it in a different manner. Halloween in the...

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Halloween Party in Asia

Halloween is widely celebrate in United States and European Country on October 31. Actually Halloween has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints’ Day and it is a...

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Halloween Party Ideas for Kids

If you've ever considered throwing a Halloween party for your kids, why not let this be the year? If you do a bit of planning and some of the work in advance, your bash will be a big success! If you have an...

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