Allhallows (Noun)
Meaning
A Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- On the evening before All Hallows' Day, kids would often go door-to-door asking for treats to ward off evil spirits.
- All Hallows' Eve was later shortened to Halloween and became a night of revelry and mischief.
- According to Christian tradition, All Hallows' Day was established to honor all saints and martyrs.
- In some churches, a vigil is held on the evening of October 31 to begin the celebration of All Hallows' Day.
- Over time, the holiday was shortened to All Hallows and later even further to Halloween, losing some of its original meaning.