Is Halloween considered to be a holiday?

[Anonymous]

[Massageman]

"Halloween is. . . celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2023 will occur on Tuesday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats." ref History

But, I don't view as a holiday- I'm still available for work, doing my chores, shopping, etc.

[Briscole]

Yes. It's all about candy.

[Anonymous]

It's a Holiday to many kids but not to many adults considering we still have to work on that day.

[purplepoppy]

It's an event but since you don't get time off work it's not considered a holiday.

[In_Trance]

that depends how you define "holiday"

[Anonymous]

No, but it should be a Holiday.

[Iron_Man]

No way

[Asker]

Why not

[Iron_Man]

Because it’s not and it’s one of the worst day of my life now Death has crushed me