October 30, 2015
Halloween's
Origins
The
word Halloween is derived from the term, "All Hallows Eve," which
occurred on Oct. 31. "All Saints Day" or "All Hallows Day"
was the next Day, Nov. 1st.
Some
say that the origins of Halloween can be traced back to ancient Ireland and
Scotland around the time of Christ. On Oct. 31st, the Celts
celebrated the day because it was when animal herders would move their animals
into barns and pens and prepare to wait out the winter. This was also the time
of the crop harvests.
It has been said that "there is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or treater looking for a brightly-lit front porch." Thank you, Welby 7th Elder's Quorum and Ward Young Women, for providing a chance for neighborhood friends (kids both grown and small) to socialize with amazing people, eat yummy chili, play the fun carnival games and trunk-or-treat. The symbolic porch light was lit because everyone in attendance left with candy, but most importantly spent the evening surrounded by smiles and laughter.
