It’s traditionally known as All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints Day observances on November 1 and the mythology is believed to date back to the ancient Celts.
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But for today’s youngsters, Halloween is a good excuse to get all creepy and spooky, and try to persuade grown-ups to hand over some sugary treats.
At the Tolland Hotel on Sunday, a small army of ghoulish youngsters got into into their best scary costumes and maudlin make-up for a children’s Halloween event.