"El Pasoans celebrate Halloween"

The UTEP Prospector, Tuesday, October 30, 2007.

By Kathryn Holly.

"People around the world celebrate Halloween by trick - or - treating, getting spooked at haunted houses or having parties, but not everyone knows why they partake in the holiday or know its its deep roots.

"The history of Halloween dates back to Celtic tribes, who celebrated Nov. 1 as the beginning of the New Year and coming winter.

"The holiday is also called Samhain, the Lord of the Dead, taking its name from a god of Ireland's ancient Druid religion.

"It was a time to celebrate the year passed and their ancestors as well as a time when the dead reportedly came back among the living.

"When All Saints Day was moved from May 13 to Nov. 1 by Pope Gregory IV, the day before became known as All Hallow's Eve, shortened to Halloween.

"Since then, All Saints Day has become more a cultural than religious holiday."

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