Halloween's Global Evolution: From Samhain to Modern Celebrations

The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain has transformed into today’s Halloween, celebrated worldwide with diverse customs and traditions.

Halloween's origins trace back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, a harvest celebration marking the transition from summer to winter.
In Scotland and Ireland, traditional practices like carving turnips into lanterns continue to influence modern Halloween customs.
Global celebrations showcase a variety of cultural adaptations, from Mexico City's Day of the Dead to Halloween costume parades in Istanbul and Toronto.
The integration of Halloween into different cultures reflects a blend of historical, religious, and pagan influences over centuries.
Modern Halloween festivities often incorporate elements of folklore and ghost stories, highlighting humanity’s longstanding fascination with the supernatural.