Halloween
The night before All Hallows' Day (the original name of All Saints' Day, November 1st) is called 'All Hallows Even' or 'All Hallows' Eve'. 'All Hallows 'Even' was shortened to 'Hallow-e'en' by the 16th century.
The night before All Hallows' Day (the original name of All Saints' Day, November 1st) is called 'All Hallows Even' or 'All Hallows' Eve'. 'All Hallows 'Even' was shortened to 'Hallow-e'en' by the 16th century.