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Get ready for the spookiest night of the year!
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Get ready for the spookiest night of the year!
Halloween is always celebrated on October 31st. In 2026, Halloween falls on a Saturday.
Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, which later became Halloween.
Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.
Jack-o'-lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday. When Irish immigrants came to America, they found pumpkins were more readily available and easier to carve than turnips.
Popular Halloween costume categories include witches, vampires, zombies, and characters from popular movies and TV shows. For 2026, trending costumes are expected to include characters from recent popular movies and shows, as well as classic monsters with modern twists.