Samhain took on a second name: All Saints’ Day, or, in Middle English, All-Hallows; the night before, when those demons walked the Earth, became known as All Hallows’ Eve, or Halloween.

Over 2,000 years ago The origins of present day Halloween are believed to date back over 2,000 years ago to a Celtic festival known as Samhain. Fearing evil intent from the returned dead ...