Happy Halloween

It's that time of year again - Halloween - which is festive, scary and oftentimes full of candy.

What actually is Halloween and why do we celebrate it?

 

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

 

Here is a great history of Halloween by National Geographic: