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The holiday was originally used to celebrate the dead. It is believed to be originated from the Celtics and the Pagans but was later Christianized into the holiday it is today.

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Whose tradition is Halloween?

Halloween is an ancient Celtic tradition.


Why did the Romans make Halloween?

They didn't. Halloween is an ancient Celtic tradition.


Where did Halloween begins?

Halloween is traced back to Ireland. That's where it is supposed to have begun. In ancient Ireland, Samhain was a pagan festival and Halloween is supposed to have originated from this festival.


What are the continents and countries where Halloween started?

Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic fire festival. The link below explains.AMERICA


Which Irish cultural group can Halloween be traced back to?

Halloween can be traced back to the Celts and their ancient festival of Samhain.


Where did the idea of Halloween start?

Halloween - is a Pagan festival - with its roots in Celtic history - nothing to do with ancient Greece.


Who were the first four people to celebrate Halloween?

The Ancient Celts


Why did the ancient Celt start wearing costumes?

because of halloween


Why did the ancient Celts start to wear costumes?

because of halloween


What are some cool halloween facts?

You can be yourself without being made to feel ashamed of it!


Where was it founded Halloween?

It dates back to 2000 years to an ancient Celtic festival.


When was Halloween founded?

That depends on what country you're asking about. Halloween originated with an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. Halloween wasn't celebrated in the early colonies in the US, because most of the earliest settlers were Puritans and it was against their religion. Halloween was not celebrated in the US until 1845.