Halloween 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 Gaelic festival Samhain; that such festivals may have had pagan roots; and that
All Hallows Catholic School be put into national groups for comparison between similar and all schools. All Hallows Catholic School All Hallows Catholic School is a mixed, voluntary-aided comprehensive secondary school and Sixth Form in Weybourne, Farnham, Surrey, England. The school offers many courses including A-level and BTEC business. The most recent Ofsted overall rating placed the school in the top category, outstanding. The school opened in 1961 through the initiative and funding by the people of St Joseph's Church, Aldershot. 2011-2012 celebrations included a Mass to which former staff and students were invited. Additional buildings and structural alterations and extension were added in