Halloween: Saint John, NB
History
Halloween has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holiday All Saints' Day, but is today largely a secular celebration. The ancient Celts believed that the border between this world and the Otherworld became thin on Samhain, allowing spirits (both harmless and harmful) to pass through. The family's ancestors were honoured and invited home while harmful spirits were warded off. It is believed that the need to ward off harmful spirits led to the wearing of costumes and masks. The word Halloween is first attested in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant of the fuller All-Hallows-Eve, that is, the night before All Hallows Day.
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Halloween
October 31, 2012
Halloween Forecast
Weather forecast information will be available 14 days before the holiday.
October
Temperature (°C)
| High | Low | |
|---|---|---|
| Average | 11.9 | 2.7 |
| Record |
25.6 Oct 18, 1947 |
-10.6 Oct 22, 1974 |
Precipitation
| Rain (mm) | Snow (cm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Average | 123 | 2 |
| Record |
85 Oct 29, 1963 |
20 Oct 20, 1974 |
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