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Halloween

Halloween is a festive holiday celebrated annually on October 31st, characterized by costume parties, trick-or-treating, and decorations, rooted in ancient Celtic traditions and later influenced by Christian practices, where people often dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, and engage in spooky-themed activities to mark the eve of All Saints' Day.

Halloween is observed various countries around the world.
2025

In 2025, Halloween falls on Friday October, 31st.