Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, has its roots in ancient festivals honoring the dead. The Celts, who lived in what is now Ireland, Scotland, and the United Kingdom, celebrated Samhain on November 1st to mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the early Catholic Church tried to eliminate these pagan traditions by creating a new holiday called All Saints' Day. However, the old customs persisted, and eventually, the two holidays merged into what we now know as Halloween.
Halloween is often associated with witches, ghosts, and other supernatural entities. But did you know that this holiday has a rich history of magic and trickery?
In many cultures, Halloween is seen as a time when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. This idea has led to the widespread practice of divination, fortune-telling, and other forms of magic.
At MercadoMila, we believe that Halloween is not just about costumes and candy, but a time to honor our ancestors and celebrate the cycle of life.
Join us for a night of magic and wonder as we explore the darker side of human nature. From tarot readings to spell-casting workshops, there's something for everyone at MercadoMila this Halloween.