India, Oct. 31 -- Halloween is here and it's got everyone feeling bewitching. But did you know that Halloween has a lot more history than most people are aware of? Keep reading to learn some surprising and weird facts about the spooky festival.

10 Weird and Spooky Secrets Behind the Eerie Festival That Will Surprise You

Halloween Originates From An Old Celtic Festival

The roots of Halloween go back to an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which is pronounced 'sow-in'. Observed over 2,000 years ago, Samhain signified the close of the harvest season and the start of winter.

On the night of October 31, the Celts held that the line between the living and the dead grew indistinct, letting spirits come back into the earthly realm.

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