Halloween deceased relatives and they decorate them with flowers and candies and other offerings. Halloween Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of Hallows' Even or Hallows' Evening), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in several countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. It is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the
All Hallows' School Mercy Secondary Schools Association, and the Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls' Sports Association. The school's motto is in French, "Dieu et Devoir" (English: "God and Duty"). This motto was formulated in 1911, 50 years after the school opened. The French language was chosen for the motto on the basis of the strong French influence in the school's early years. Many of the All Hallows' School Buildings have been listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. In the 2017 NAPLAN Year 9 test, All Hallows' was ranked in the top 10 Queensland secondary schools. The story of the foundation of All Hallows' School must