Hello Ladies!

It's that time of year again!

The leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisp, and pumpkin spice everything is back on store shelves. That can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner.

But have you ever wondered where the word "Halloween" actually comes from? It turns out that the answer is a bit more complicated than you might think. Read on to learn more about the etymology of this spooky holiday!

The word "Halloween" actually has its origins in Old English.

The Old English words "halga" and "wein" can be roughly translated to mean "holy evening" or "hallowed evening". These words were likely used to refer to pagan festivals and holidays that were celebrated around the autumn equinox.

Over time, these Old English words morphed into the Middle English word "hallowe'en", which was then shortened to simply "Halloween".

The holiday we know and love today bears very little resemblance to its pagan roots, but the name remains as a reminder of where it came from.

So there you have it! The next time someone asks you where the word "Halloween" comes from, you can impress them with your vast knowledge of etymology. Or you could just tell them it's because of some old pagan festival that no one cares about anymore. Either way, Happy Halloween!...XOXO🍂🎃👻

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