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What's the difference between Christmas Eve and Halloween?

The difference between Christmas Eve and Halloween: 1, the time is different: Halloween: Halloween is called Halloween 1 1, 10 3 1 in the solar calendar every year, and it is said to be the most haunted night of the year. Christmas Eve: Christmas Eve is also a popular traditional festival in the West, which falls on February 24th of the Gregorian calendar every year. 2. Different sources: Halloween: Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic New Year festival. Celts believe that the first day of 1 1 month is the end of summer and the beginning of winter. This day is an important symbol of the year and one of the most important festivals. Legend has it that the souls of those who died that year will visit the world on Halloween. People should let visiting ghosts see the harvest and give them warm hospitality. All the bonfires and lights, in order to scare away ghosts, also illuminate the route for ghosts and guide them back. Christmas: Most Catholic churches will hold midnight mass on Christmas Eve on February 24th, 65438, that is, in the early morning of February 25th, 65438, while some Christian churches will hold a good news ceremony and then celebrate Christmas on February 25th, 65438. Another branch of Christianity, the Orthodox Church, celebrates Christmas every year on 65438+1October 7th.