which roman goddess is thought to be honored on halloween

The Roman goddess thought to be honored on Halloween is Pomona. She is the goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards, with the apple as her symbol. The tradition of bobbing for apples during Halloween is linked to Pomona's festival, which was a celebration of the harvest and fertility associated with fruit. This Roman festival likely merged with the Celtic Samhain festival, contributing to modern Halloween customs involving apples.