On the night of October 31, streets around the world glow with carved pumpkins, costumed figures, and the echoes of ancient tales about spirits and the afterlife. This is Halloween ! A holiday with roots that stretch back over a thousand years, blending pagan rituals, Christian tradition , and modern pop culture. Its origin lies in the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter. For the Celts, November 1 was the start of a new year, and the night