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The Spooky Origins of Halloween

Halloween, a holiday celebrated on October 31st, has its roots in ancient festivals and traditions. The earliest recorded celebrations date back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.

The Celts believed that on this day, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred, allowing spirits to cross over into our world. They would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off any malevolent entities.

As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the early Christian church attempted to eliminate these pagan traditions by creating their own celebrations, such as All Saints' Eve (later known as Halloween).

The Evolution of Halloween Costumes

Over time, the tradition of dressing up in costumes evolved from a practical means of warding off spirits to a form of entertainment and self-expression.

In the Middle Ages, people would disguise themselves as ghosts, demons, or other supernatural beings to avoid being recognized by any malevolent entities that might be lurking about.

Today, Halloween costumes have become an integral part of the holiday's festivities. People of all ages dress up in elaborate outfits, often inspired by their favorite movies, TV shows, and video games.

Taboo Videos' Favorite Halloween Movies

As the night falls on October 31st, many of us will be huddled around our screens, watching our favorite horror movies or classic Halloween films.

At Taboo Videos, we're excited to share some of our favorite Halloween-themed movies that are sure to send chills down your spine and leave you screaming for more.

From the classics like 'Halloween' (1978) and 'The Exorcist' (1973), to modern masterpieces like 'Get Out' (2017) and 'A Quiet Place' (2018), we've got a list of must-watch movies that will make your Halloween night unforgettable.