October 31: A Day of Death and Recollections

Tonight is October 31, which is Hallowe'en. It originally was called All Hallows' Eve, since it was the evening before All Hallows' Day or All Saints' Day. The holiday of Hallow's Eve begins at sunset; it is the beginning of Allhallowtide, which lasts through November 2. This is a Christian holiday for remembering the saints …