Halloween's origins date back some 2000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. The night of October 31, being Samhain, where it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of these spirits made it easier for the Druids, to make predictions about the future. Later on came the arrival of the Romans who brought many of their festivals and...