Samhain, a Celtic pagan festival ... the day before All Saints' Day was recognized as All Hallows' Eve, and eventually became what we know as the more secular celebration: Halloween.

The name comes from All Hallows’ Eve ... 1 November marked the start of the new year so Samhain was New Year’s Eve. During Samhain, it was believed that the barrier between our world and ...

The name Halloween comes from All Hallows’ Eve ... November 1 marked the start of the new year so Samhain was New Year’s Eve. Halloween is often celebrated by children and adults by dressing ...

Celtic pagans celebrated Samhain, a Thanksgiving-like festival ... Halloween is derived from "All Hallows Eve" — the evening ...

Katherine Jenkins is in Blackpool to shine a light on the Christian tradition of All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween. ABC iview Home Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview.