All Hallow's Eve is the traditional name for what we would all call Halloween. It is believed on October 31st, the veil between the world of the living and the dead is at its thinnest. We probably associate Halloween now with trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns or pumpkins, toffee apples and dressing up in costumes. Historically, this day has been a celebration of the dead, praying for those who have passed on. People in Ireland and Scotland would even set a place at the table for their dead relative to join the dinner. Join us this week to learn all things Halloween.

Resources:

"Research Guides: Halloween & Día de Muertos Resources: Introduction"

Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween

"Guess what? Halloween is more Christian than Pagan"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick-or-treating#Guising

"The First Candy Day, 14 October 1916"

The Book of Hallowe'en

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