Everyday Saints
Hallowe’en – part of the autumn ritual, but what’s it about? Trick or treat? Scary stories? Spooks and witches on broomsticks?
Hallowe’en, October 31, comes from the original term ‘All Hallows’ Eve’, like Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas. Because November 1 was originally called ‘All Hallows’ Day’, the date when saints were hallowed, or honoured, and All Hallows’ Eve the day when people celebrated the triumph of good over evil.