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Why do we celebrate Halloween? According to Britannica, Halloween can be traced to the ancient festival of Samhain. It was a Celtic holiday celebrated on Nov. 1 where the souls of the dead returned to their homes. To ward off spirits, people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires.
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