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Short for All Hallow Even (All Saints Eve) | Short for All Hallow Even (All Saints Eve) | ||
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| − | The [[word]] ''Halloween'' is first attested in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows'-Even ("evening"), that is, the night before [ | + | The [[word]] ''Halloween'' is first attested in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows'-Even ("evening"), that is, the night before [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints All Hallows' Day]. Although the phrase All Hallows' is found in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] (''ealra hālgena mæssedæg'', mass-day of all saints), All-Hallows-Even is itself not attested until 1556 |
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
*1: October 31 observed especially with dressing up in [[disguise]], trick-or-treating, and displaying jack-o'-lanterns during the [[evening]] | *1: October 31 observed especially with dressing up in [[disguise]], trick-or-treating, and displaying jack-o'-lanterns during the [[evening]] | ||
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Halloween''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Halloween '''''this link'''''].</center> | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Halloween''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Halloween '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''Halloween''' (a shortening of ''All Hallows’ Evening''), also known as ''Hallowe'en'' or ''All Hallows' Eve'', is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day. Much like [ | + | '''Halloween''' (a shortening of ''All Hallows’ Evening''), also known as ''Hallowe'en'' or ''All Hallows' Eve'', is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day. Much like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead Day of the Dead] celebrations, the Christian feast of All Hallows' Eve, according to some [[scholars]], incorporates [[traditions]] from [[pagan]] [[harvest]] festivals and festivals honouring the dead, particularly the Celtic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain Samhain]; other scholars maintain that the feast originated entirely independently of Samhain. Typical festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (also known as "guising"), attending costume parties, carving jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_attraction haunted attractions], playing pranks, telling scary stories, watching [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_set_around_Halloween horror films], as well as the religious observances of [[praying]], [[fasting]] and attending vigils or church services.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween] |
[[Category: Anthropology]] | [[Category: Anthropology]] | ||
[[Category: Religion]] | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:56, 12 December 2020
Origin
Short for All Hallow Even (All Saints Eve)
The word Halloween is first attested in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows'-Even ("evening"), that is, the night before All Hallows' Day. Although the phrase All Hallows' is found in Old English (ealra hālgena mæssedæg, mass-day of all saints), All-Hallows-Even is itself not attested until 1556
Definition
- 1: October 31 observed especially with dressing up in disguise, trick-or-treating, and displaying jack-o'-lanterns during the evening
Description
Halloween (a shortening of All Hallows’ Evening), also known as Hallowe'en or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day. Much like Day of the Dead celebrations, the Christian feast of All Hallows' Eve, according to some scholars, incorporates traditions from pagan harvest festivals and festivals honouring the dead, particularly the Celtic Samhain; other scholars maintain that the feast originated entirely independently of Samhain. Typical festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (also known as "guising"), attending costume parties, carving jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories, watching horror films, as well as the religious observances of praying, fasting and attending vigils or church services.[1]
