Where does the word 'Halloween' come from?

Astrix

It means Hallowed Eve or Hallowed Evening, because it is the eve before All Hallows Day (All Saints Day) which falls on November 1st. Oct 31 00, 12:38 PM

shantaram

Halloween started with the Ancient Celts. All Hallows Eve (which became the word Halloween) was the last day of their year. They believed November 1st (All Saints Day) was the start of the New Year and because it was Winter, it was the darkest time of the year. On this one night, October 31st, they believed spirits, ghosts, goblins and fairies came down from the hills into the towns. Some people believed if you left 'treats' on the front porch for the spirits and ghosts, this would make them happy and they would not hurt you. There are many other stories about how Halloween got started.---visit http://didyouknow.com/kids/halloween.htm Oct 31 00, 12:42 PM