HALLOWEEN Halloween is one of the big celebrations that takes place in the United States and a few other countries in the western hemisphree. Sometimes spelt Hallowe'en is in fact a contraction of All Hallows' Evening. Other names historically used are:Allhalloween ; All Hallows's Eve and All Saints' Eve'. This celebration is observed on October,31 which is the eve of the the Western Christian feast of All Hallows's Day.Many celebrants are unaware of the of the observation of the next day in the Roman Catholic Church's calendar All Saints's Day is the observation of the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Catholicism. What is important to most is the dressing up in scary costumes,kids visiting homes across the US.and benefiting from treats , Yes Halloween is just around the corner. In whatever way you decide to celebrate,have fun. |