Wroclaw: Halloween actually began with the ancient Celtic tribes who lived in the British Isles. November 1 was a day of honoring the dead and celebrating the New Year. Christians combined the ancient practices and came up with All Saints Day, a Sacred Christian holiday meant to honor the Saints of the church who died, especially those who have been martyred for their faith. The night before became known as All Hallow’s Even or “holy evening,” later shortened to Halloween. In others words, Halloween is a unique blend of pagan and Christian rituals all designed to help us remember those who have died.
I thought as much but here is the thing I don't know, All saints is not celebrated in Ireland but in Poland, is there a connection there?
It might be dissimilar like a farming seasonal thing or just when the sundials go back an hour ;)
Death is another similarity to the events, the coming of winter perhaps?
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