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Celebration of the Celtic New Year, which begins on November 1. It was believed that ghosts of the dead returned to earth on this day.
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The night before All Saints Day
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Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints Day to honor saints and martyrs. It is widely believed this was done to offer a church sanctioned celebration in place of the pagan Celtic festival.
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A day to honor the dead. Together All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day combine to form Hallowmas.
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The Irish Potato Famine brought Irish immigrants and their custom of celebrating Halloween to America.
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First Official City-Wide Observance of Halloween
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Orson Welles Broadcast Orson Welles is responsible for one of the best Halloween pranks ever!
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Largest Jack-O-Lantern Jack-o-lantern weighed 1469 lb and was carved by Scott Cully.
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The year of the next full moon on Hallloween night!
