Halloween (a contraction of All Hallows' Eve) is supposed to be a celebration observed on the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It's widely believed many current traditions originated from festivals that may have pagan roots. These days, Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, divination games, playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories and watching horror films.
