Here at The Pitt News, we believe it's important to keep Halloween on Oct. 31. Here are five reasons why: Tradition matters. According to the petition, 51 percent of millennials say Halloween is their favorite holiday, so holding Halloween on Saturday gives them more time to celebrate. When is Halloween 2021? Halloween is always marked on 31 October - the eve of the Christian feast of All Saints' (or All Hallows') Day - which this year means it will be observed on a Sunday. Why is Halloween on Oct. 31 With the Celts celebrating a Nov. 1 new year, it made sense to celebrate Oct. 31. Pope Gregory III designated Nov. 1 as a time to honor saints, hence All Saints Happy Halloween! Today, Oct. 31st, is Halloween, the spooky time when ghosts and goblins of all ages dress up in hopes of securing candy. All the sugar-laced fun comes at a cost. A look at why Halloween is celebrated on the 31st of Oct. Subscribe: Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo Why does Halloween occur on Oct. 31? James Wesser Posted: October 31, 2023 | Last updated: October 31, 2023 (WHTM) - Halloween occurs every year on Oct. 31. But why do we On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. Haunted History of Halloween In addition to causing trouble and People just shortened to call it Halloween for convenience.The Irish Myth of Halloween.It all started 2000 years back in Ireland with a particular community of people called Celtics who believed in the god of dead and darkness, Samhain. They believed 31 st October was the end of the year. Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced as sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, celebrated their new year on November 1st. Christian origins and historic customs Halloween is thought to have influences from Christian beliefs and practices. [47] [48] The English word 'Halloween' comes from "All Hallows' Eve", being the evening before the Christian holy days of All Hallows' Day (All Saints' Day) on 1 November and All Souls' Day on 2 November. [49] vU3Ihey.