This festival marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, a time when it was believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.
Today, Halloween is primarily known for activities such as trick-or-treating, where children dress up in costumes and go door-to-door collecting candy. People also enjoy carving jack-o’-lanterns from pumpkins, decorating their homes with spooky themes, attending costume parties, and watching horror films.
Popular symbols of Halloween include ghosts, witches, skeletons, black cats, and haunted houses. The holiday is widely celebrated in countries such as the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe, though each country may have its unique customs. In recent years, Halloween has also become a significant cultural event globally, often associated with fun, creativity, and community spirit.