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Halloween congers up thoughts of ghosts and goblins, jack-o-lanterns, candy corn, and lots of goodies bestowed upon young trick-or-treaters who are dressed in scary costumes. But what does any of this have to do with the origin of this dark and mystical holiday? The answer may surprise you. The holiday we know as Halloween began over two thousand years ago with the Celtic Druids, who were Celtic priests. The Celts lived in the region that now makes up the United Kingdom, northern France, and Ireland. The last day of the Celtic calendar was October 31. The next day, November 1, was the star...

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