What is Halloween?

Get ready to uncover the ultimate mystery of spooky season! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Halloween on October 31st, or why it is called Halloween in the first place? Join Mira and Finn on Philosophy is Not Boring as they travel back in time to discover the secret history of this famous holiday! It turns out, Halloween comes from an old phrase meaning All Hallows' Eve, the night before the Christian holiday of All Saints' Day. But the story goes back even further! Thousands of years ago, the ancient Celts celebrated a festival called Samhain, where they believed the boundary between the living and spirit worlds grew super thin. From inviting ancestors to dinner, to lighting paper lanterns in Japan for the summer festival of Obon, to building beautiful marigold-covered altars for Mexico's Day of the Dead, people all over the world have incredible ways to remember loved ones! Discover why remembering someone is an amazing superpower, how traditions stack on top of each other, and why death doesn't mean someone stops being part of your family. Hit play and let's explore the beautiful magic of memories!