Samhain was a time to take stock of food stocks and begin preparing meat for winter.
Others believed they will arrive to exact vengeance on humanity for its sins.
The roots of Halloween go back more than two millennia.
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The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain served as inspiration for the modern celebration.
The entire Celtic world, including Ireland, Scotland, and northern France, celebrated this event.
It was thought that if these sacrifices weren't made, fairies, spirits,
and other supernatural beings would descend and cause trouble.
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