Geography of Halloween Geography of Halloween Halloween, a contraction of "All Hallows' Eve", is a celebration observed on 31 October, the day before the feast of All Hallows'. The celebrations and observances of this day occur primarily in regions of the Western world, although some traditions vary significantly between geographical areas. Halloween, also spelled as Hallowe'en or Allhallowe'en, is a contraction of All Hallows' Eve, the eve or vigil before the Western Christian feast of All Hallows (or All Saints) which is observed on 1 November. This day begins the triduum of Hallowtide, which culminates with All Souls' Day. In the Middle Ages,
All Hallows' Church, Harthill churchyard. The historical inscriptions in the churchyard have been transcribed (see here). A plan of the Harthill All Hallows graveyard can be viewed here. All Hallows' Church, Harthill All Hallows Church in Harthill, South Yorkshire, England, is an Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Sheffield. It is a Grade I listed building. All Hallows Church was commissioned by William de Warenne, son-in-law of William the Conqueror, circa 1080 AD. William de Warenne was granted vast land holdings for his part in the Norman invasion, including Harthill manor. The tower of the church is mainly 15th century, but the nave