The word "Halloween" means "holy evening" and comes from All Hallow's Eve, which is the evening before the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It is the beginning of the observance of Allhallowtide, a time dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs, and all the faithful departed. In popular culture, Halloween has become associated with the macabre and supernatural, and is celebrated with activities such as trick-or-treating, wearing costumes, and carving jack-o’-lanterns
. The word "hallow" itself can mean "holy" or "saint," so "Halloween" can also be interpreted as "holy evening"
