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Halloween - is an abbreviation of "All Hallows Eve"

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Where do you get the name Halloween from?

Halloween is the shortened version of the original Samhain, and All Hallows Eve.


What is Halloween also called?

All Hallows' Eve


What was the original name for Halloween?

The original name for Halloween was All Hallows Eve.


What does the name Halloween mean when it was first used in the 1500s?

The word Halloween was likely first used in the 1500's. The name derived from All Hallows Eve. This was a day that was celebrated to let even the damned know they were remembered. At some point the name was shortened to "Hallowe'en, then finally Halloween.


How did they get the name Halloween?

All Hallows Evening/All Hallows Eve.


What is the cetic name for Halloween?

hallows eve


Which holiday was once called all Hallows' Eve?

The holiday Halloween was once called Hallows' Eve.


What is the really name of Halloween?

the true name of halloween is hallows eve


From where does Halloween get its name?

Halloween was originally called All Hallows Eve.


Where did the name Halloween?

Halloween was originally called All Hallows Eve.


What is a synonym for Halloween?

all hallows eve,day


What is Halloween named after?

I believe after 'All Hallows Eve'