October 31st - All Hallows Eve (Halloween)
November 1st - Hallowmas (Souling)
November 2nd - All Souls Day (Day to honor the dead)
On All Hallows Eve in America the children go out for
tricks or treats; but in the ancient Celtic times of Ireland
it was the feast day of Samhain - day of the harvest.
On Hallowmas in Gaelic Ireland the children went out for souling -
begging for food to give to the poor families of the village.
Today in America the Catholic Church made it All Saints Day -
to honor all the saints of old.
On All Souls day it is a tradition to wear costume to disguise
one self to avoid the evil spirits as one honors the dead
of those family members whom have passed.
My wife and I go visit the graves on this day.
In Ireland Halloween is a week long holiday with fireworks;
and kids are off from school.
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