{"id":1677,"date":"2025-10-23T11:23:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T05:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2025-10-23T11:24:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T05:54:45","slug":"halloween-day-date-symbols-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Day: Date, Symbols, Theme, Tradition, History, Significance and Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Halloween Day<\/strong> is celebrated every year on <strong>October 31st<\/strong> with great excitement and creativity around the world. It is a day when people dress up in unique costumes, decorate their homes with pumpkins and lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also enjoy trick or treating with friends and family. The festival combines fun, imagination, and a touch of spookiness, making it one of the most beloved celebrations of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The origin of Halloween goes back thousands of years to ancient Celtic traditions that marked the end of the harvest season. Over time, it blended with Christian customs and turned into the modern festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#What_is_Halloween_Day\" >What is Halloween Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#The_History_and_Origin_of_Halloween_Day\" >The History and Origin of Halloween Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#Its_Significance_and_Themes\" >Its Significance and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#How_Halloween_Day_is_Celebrated\" >How Halloween Day is Celebrated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#Symbols_of_Halloween\" >Symbols of Halloween<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#Around_the_World_Traditions\" >Around the World Traditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#The_Message_of_Halloween_Day\" >The Message of Halloween Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#Safe_and_Eco_Friendly_Ways_to_Celebrate\" >Safe and Eco Friendly Ways to Celebrate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#Sample_Uses_in_School\" >Sample Uses in School<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/halloween-day-date-symbols-history\/#Summary_of_Halloween_Day\" >Summary of Halloween Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Halloween_Day\"><\/span>What is Halloween Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween Day is celebrated every year on <strong>October 31st<\/strong>. It\u2019s a time when people dress up in costumes, decorate their homes with spooky or fun items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children often go door-to-door saying \u201ctrick or treat!\u201d to collect sweets. It began as an ancient festival tied to harvest time and now has become a global celebration of fun and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_History_and_Origin_of_Halloween_Day\"><\/span>The History and Origin of Halloween Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The origins of Halloween stretch back more than 2,000 years, to a Celtic festival called Samhain, celebrated in places that are now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Halloween Day\" class=\"wp-image-1685\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halloween Day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the coming of winter\u2014the Celts believed that during this time the boundary between the living and the spirit world was thinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, Roman festivals and Christian traditions (such as All Hallows\u2019 Eve, the night before All Saints\u2019 Day) merged with those Celtic practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over centuries, these traditions blended, evolving into the Halloween we know today, celebrated across many countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Significance_and_Themes\"><\/span>Its Significance and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It brings communities together through costumes, decorations, parties and shared activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It encourages creativity\u2014people make fun or spooky outfits, carve pumpkins into jack-o\u2019-lanterns, and craft decorations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It reminds us of older traditions: harvests, change of seasons, and customs around spirits and the unseen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is increasingly also about being safe, inclusive and eco-friendly\u2014choosing costumes and decorations that respect people and the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Halloween_Day_is_Celebrated\"><\/span>How Halloween Day is Celebrated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People mark Halloween in many different ways. Some of the most common activities are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Dressing up in costumes or masks: witches, ghosts, skeletons, vampires, superheroes, animals, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-celebration-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Halloween Day\" class=\"wp-image-1687\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-celebration-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-celebration-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-celebration-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-celebration-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-celebration.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halloween Day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2. Going trick-or-treating: especially children visit neighbours homes to collect sweets and treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Carving pumpkins into jack-o\u2019-lanterns: cutting faces into pumpkins, lighting them up and placing them on porches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Hosting or attending themed parties, parades in neighbourhoods, schools or community centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Telling spooky stories, watching Halloween-themed movies, organizing games like bobbing for apples, haunted house tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. In schools, children might take part in costume competitions, arts and craft sessions (cutting out bats, paper pumpkins), and short storytelling or speech activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symbols_of_Halloween\"><\/span>Symbols of Halloween<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween is known for its fun and spooky symbols. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jack-o%27-lantern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jack-o\u2019-lantern<\/a><\/strong>, made by carving a pumpkin and placing a candle inside, is the most popular one. It\u2019s believed to light the way for good spirits and keep away the bad ones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Halloween Day\" class=\"wp-image-1682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halloween Day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ghosts and skeletons<\/strong> are also common symbols. They remind us of the connection between life and death and come from old Celtic beliefs. You\u2019ll often see them in decorations, costumes, and art during this festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Witches and black cats<\/strong> add mystery to Halloween. Witches, with their broomsticks and pointed hats, represent magic, while black cats are linked with luck and mystery. Together, they make Halloween both spooky and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other famous symbols include <strong>bats, spiders, owls<\/strong>, and colorful <strong>costumes and masks<\/strong>. In ancient times, people wore masks to hide from spirits \u2014 today, it\u2019s a way to enjoy creativity and celebrate the spirit of Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Around_the_World_Traditions\"><\/span>Around the World Traditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Halloween, as most people know it is particularly strong in the USA, UK, Canada and parts of Europe, different countries have their own similar or related celebrations. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mexico has the \u201cDay of the Dead\u201d (D\u00eda de los Muertos) around the same time, which honours deceased loved ones with altars, food and flowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In various places there are autumn festivals, harvest celebrations, ghost\/spirits festivals, and other cultural variations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In recent years, many communities emphasized digital celebrations (online costume contests, social-media hashtags), green celebrations (eco-friendly costumes and decorations) and inclusive celebrations for all ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Message_of_Halloween_Day\"><\/span>The Message of Halloween Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the fun and spookiness, Halloween carries some meaningful points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It highlights togetherness: families, neighbours, schools come together, children and adults celebrate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It encourages imagination and creativity: costumes, decorations, stories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It offers a chance to reflect (in a light way) on fears, the unknown, change of seasons, harvest ending, and winter ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It reminds us to respect culture and heritage, and to be kind and safe to others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It pushes us to think about sustainability: choosing reusable or recycled materials, being mindful of waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_and_Eco_Friendly_Ways_to_Celebrate\"><\/span>Safe and Eco Friendly Ways to Celebrate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips if you want a safe and environmentally friendly Halloween:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-2-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Halloween Day\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-2-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-2-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/halloween-day-2.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halloween Day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>1. Use recycled or up-cycled items for your costume or decorations, rather than buying new plastic ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Avoid single-use plastics: pick materials you can reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. If children go trick-or-treating, ensure it\u2019s done in a safe area, with adult supervision as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Consider making homemade treats and check for allergies or safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Have indoor or limited outdoor celebrations if the weather or neighbourhood situation calls for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Use lights and decorations safely (avoid overloaded sockets, fire hazards).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Share fun and creativity rather than focusing only on fear: the goal is celebration not just fright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Uses_in_School\"><\/span>Sample Uses in School<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in a school, community group or just organizing a small gathering, here are simple ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have students wear simple costumes or masks and share why they chose them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decorate a classroom or home with paper pumpkins, bats, stars, ghosts &#8211; crafting them from recycled materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a storytelling session: short spooky or fun stories about Halloween or harvest change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organize a drawing or speech contest: \u201cWhat Halloween means to me\u201d or \u201cA friendly monster\u2019s adventure\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do pumpkin carving with safety supervision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage sharing: treats or sweets with friends, neighbours or less-privileged children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remind everyone to think of kindness and safety first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_Halloween_Day\"><\/span>Summary of Halloween Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween is marked by colorful costumes, creative decorations, fun parties, sweet treats, and storytelling that bring people of all ages together to share laughter, imagination, and festive cheer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers an opportunity not just for fun, but for creativity, togetherness and mindful celebration. Especially when done safely and sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re carving a pumpkin, going trick or treating, or crafting homemade decorations, Halloween can be joyful, inclusive and memorable for people of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Durga Puja Countdown is on <a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/\">Live<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DURGA-PUJA-COUNTDOWN.webp\" alt=\"Durga Puja Countdown\" \/>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/spirit-halloween-store-costumes-decor\/\">Spirit Halloween: The Ultimate Destination for Halloween Lovers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"dhanteras: What is Dhanteras also known as, Puja Samagri and More\">Dhanteras: What is Dhanteras also known as, Puja Samagri and More<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/diwali-celebrations-school\/\">Diwali Celebrations at School: Lighting Hearts and Minds<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/lakshmi-puja-date-timings-rituals\/\">Lakshmi Puja 2025: Date, Timings, Rituals &amp; Significance<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/why-lighting-diyas-is-more-than-a-ritual\/\">Why Lighting Diyas is More Than Just a Ritual<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween Day is celebrated every year on October 31st with great excitement and creativity around the world. It is a day when people dress up in unique costumes, decorate their homes with pumpkins and lights. Also enjoy trick or treating with friends and family. 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