I WONDER - Where Does Halloween Come From?

The video explores the evolution of Halloween from its ancient Celtic origins. Initially a pagan festival called Samhain, it was one of the four fire festivals in the Celtic calendar. The Celts celebrated their harvest and believed the boundary between the real and spirit worlds vanished during this time. To protect themselves from fairies, they dressed as animals or monsters.

What does the celebration of Halloween mark in terms of the harvest?

Why did the Celts dress up as animals or monsters during Halloween?