Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Halloween, observed annually on October 31, is among the most beloved celebrations in the United States. Known for festive costumes, trick-or-treating, themed parties, and creepy decorations, it brings joy to people of all ages. Children and adults alike enjoy transforming into ghosts, witches, vampires, superheroes, or pumpkins as they take part in various community activities.

Historical Background

Halloween traces its origins back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, which was celebrated in today's Ireland, northern France, and the United Kingdom. The Celts believed the harvest season ended on October 31 and that on this night, the boundary separating the living and the dead weakened. Spir...