of Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, and with increasing popularity in Australia and New Zealand. Halloween originated in Ireland as the pagan Celtic harvest festival, Samhain. Irish, Scots and immigrants brought older versions of the tradition to America in 19th century. Most other Western countries have embraced

in Australia and Zealand. Halloween originated in Ireland as the pagan harvest festival, Samhain. Irish, Scots and other immigrants brought older versions of the tradition to North America in the 19th century. Most other Western countries embraced Halloween as a part of American culture in the late 20th century.The term Halloween, and its older spelling Hallowe'en, is shortened from All-hallow-even, it the evening before "All Hallows Day"[1] (also known as "All Saints' Day"). In Ireland, the name was All Hallows (often shortened to Hallow Eve), and though seldomly used today, it is still a well accepted label. was also sometimes called All Saints' Eve. The holiday was day of religious festivities in various northern European pagan traditions, until it was appropriated by Christian missionaries and given a Christian interpretation. In Mexico November 1st and 2nd are celebrated as the "D?a de Los Muertos" (Day of the Dead). Halloween is also called Pooky Night in some

European pagan traditions, until was appropriated by Christian missionaries and given a Christian interpretation. a