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Detailed explanation-1: -Halloween’s origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars. It was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to avoid being terrorized by all the evil spirits walking the Earth during Samhain, the Celts donned disguises so that they would not be mistaken for spirits themselves and be left alone.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Celts believed all laws of space and time were suspended during this time, allowing the spirit world to intermingle with the living. Naturally, the still-living did not want to be possessed. So on the night of October 31, villagers would extinguish the fires in their homes, to make them cold and undesirable.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tlachtga where the Great Fire Festival at Samhain was celebrated. As millions of children and adults participate in the fun of Halloween on the night of October 31st, few will be aware of its ancient Celtic roots in the Samhain (Samain) festival.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to some legends, Halloween began in Ireland more than 2, 000 years ago as a time of the year known as Samhain. On November 1, the Celtic tribes would gather together for food and games. They were marking the onset of winter, which was believed to be a time when the otherworld was present.