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It's that time of the year again... Spooky, kooky, creepy... and fun! It's Halloween, with witches, ghosts and ghouls going around tonight! Time for tricks, treats and magical surprises! Dress up in your spookiest costumes... light up the Jack O' Lanterns... or just go ?trick or treating?. Enjoy the eerie spirit of Halloween!
-Halloween is one of the oldest holidays with origins going back thousands of years. It grew out of the medieval rituals of Celts in Europe. The Celts celebrated their New Year on November 1st. This day marked the beginning of the season of darkness and cold weather. The Celts believed that on the last day of October, the souls of the dead visited the earth. On the night of October 31, villagers would extinguish the fires in their homes, dress up in ghoulish costumes, and walk on the streets, making noise, in order to frighten away spooky spirits. The word "Halloween" has its origins in Catholic Church. November 1, "All Hollows Day" (or "All Saints Day"), is a day of observance in honor of all saints. The mass held on All Saints' Day is called Allhallowmas (the mass of all Hallows, saintly people).
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October 31 became known as All Hallow's Eve, Hallowe'en, and then v Halloween, celebrated with big bonfires, parades, and people dressing up as saints, angels and devils. The custom of Halloween was brought to America in the 1840's by Irish immigrants. Dressing up in costumes and going for "trick or treating", costume parades, community parties and harvest festivals are some of the ways that Halloween is celebrated today.
It always adds to the fun when you greet with Halloween wishes. Make it a memorable day. Let your wishes glow just like the magical ember inside the pumpkin to light up the way for your friends and loved ones through the frigid darkness. Don't forget to reach out to your dear ones with our great gifts! Make them feel spellbound on this Halloween.
Hope your Halloween is full of happy surprises! USA Gift Online staff
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