Happy Halloween from Almost President Flossi

Halloween on October 31 traces back to ancient Celtic festivals, primarily the Gaelic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. This festival was celebrated on October 31, as it was believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth. To protect themselves from these spirits, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward them off.

When Christianity spread to Celtic regions, the church adapted Samhain into a Christian context by establishing All Saints' Day on November 1, also known as All Hallows' Day, with the night before (October 31) becoming All Hallows' Eve—which eventually evolved into Halloween. The church decided to place All Saints' Day near Samhain in the 8th century, aligning Christian celebrations with local traditions. Over time, Halloween combined various customs from different cultures, eventually becoming the modern celebration we know today.