The document summarizes the origins and modern traditions of Halloween. It discusses how the Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrating the return of ghosts, influenced the holiday. As Halloween spread to America, people initially rejected it but began having parties and telling ghost stories. To curb pranks, people started handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, the tradition known today. While some Christians are divided on Halloween, countries like Ireland celebrate it similarly to the U.S., while most of England does not recognize the holiday.