Do you sometimes get spooked? If you do, that means you have a healthy sense of fun and fear. And what better day of the year than Halloween to indulge in all things scary? The holiday we know today traces its roots to ancient traditions, including the Celts" Samhain, the Romans" Feralia and medieval Christian observances. Today, costumed people mingle in the streets, not unlike their ancestors who donned animal skins to divine the future or celebrate saints and martyrs.
Happy Halloween!
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Castellfollit de la Roca, Catalonia, Spain
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Salzburg, Austria
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Carnival of Venice
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Royal Alcázar of Seville, Spain
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Kings of the north
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Farewell, Ma’am
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