what event is traditionally celebrated on october 31st

The event traditionally celebrated on October 31st is Halloween, also known as All Hallow’s Eve. Halloween originated as the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, meaning “summer’s end”. The autumnal holiday, rooted in Christian and pagan festivals, celebrated the link between seasonal and life cycles, as winter was then a time associated with death. Halloween is now celebrated worldwide and reflects the assimilation of various cultures. On the night of October 31st, many Americans celebrate the traditions of Halloween by dressing in costumes and telling tales of witches and ghosts. Children go from house to house to “trick-or-treat” and collect candy. Halloween parties often include games such as bobbing for apples, and the holiday has incorporated scary beings such as ghosts, witches, and vampires into its traditions.