Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, is a holiday celebrated on October 31st. It originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Today, Halloween is primarily celebrated in the United States and Canada, and is known for trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and costume parties.
"Halloween" is typically pronounced as "hal-lu-ween" or "hal-lu-win." The emphasis is on the first syllable "hal."