On October 31, the evening before All Saints’ (or All Hallows’) Day, people celebrate Halloween, which is short for All Hallows’ Eve. The event kicks off Allhallowtide, a three-day period that ends with All Souls’ Day and celebrates the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints. The majority of North America and much of Europe do not observe Halloween as a religious holiday. The day after Halloween, Monday, October 31, 2022.
Originally a centuries-old custom in Europe that had its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would dress up in costumes and light bonfires to frighten away ghosts and spirits, Halloween is now arguably the most popular holiday of the year. It’s not surprising that this celebration is so ingrained in our culture given that 180 million Americans participate in it; everyone enjoys the chance to dress up, have a good time, eat all the candy from trick-or-treating, and exchange amusing Halloween jokes.
This scary event has origins in ancient European customs and is derived from the Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would dress up and set bonfires on fire to frighten ghosts away. See our selection of humorous comics, Halloween-themed puns, and the funniest one-liners by scrolling down below. Remember to keep it genuine!
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