Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31. It is a time when people dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins and eat lots of candy. Halloween originated from the Celtic holiday Samhain, when the Celts believed the boundaries between the living and the dead blurred and that the spirits of the dead roamed the earth. To celebrate, the Celts would light bonfires and wear costumes to avoid being recognized by the spirits. During Halloween, children dress up and go trick-or-treating. They go from house to house asking for candy, and sometimes they get pumpkin-shaped candy bars or other treats. Adults celebrate Halloween by attending costume parties or watching horror movies. One of the most popular traditions associated with Halloween is carving pumpkins. This activity is thought to have originated in Ireland. People would hollow out a pumpkin and cut a face into it. They would then put a candle inside the pumpkin to help ward off evil spirits. Many carve intricate designs into their pumpkins or use them as jack-o'-lanterns to light up their yards or porches. You can join the fun and make

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