Halloween is one of the oldest festivals in the world. In this strange holiday intertwined Celtic tradition of celebration in honour of the evil spirits and the Christian - worship of all the saints.
The history of the holiday of Halloween over thousands of years, starting from the Celtic festival Самхэйн, the Roman Pomona Day and the Christian Day of all saints.
Centuries ago the land of modern Britain and Northern France was inhabited by Celtic tribes. They were pagans and as the Supreme God honor of the Sun God. The Celts divided the year into two parts - winter and summer. Throughout the winter the Sun God was in the clutches of the Самхэйна, Lord of the dead, and the Prince of darkness.