Nobody really knows the origins of halloween but it is on the eve of a major Catholic Festival, 'All Saints' and the eve of a Pagan festival known as Samhain.
If you are wondering what to do to celebrate Halloween in and around Sheffield, just have a look at the following events all listed on The Best of Sheffield's website , 'Sheffield's most popular address'.
Halloween Spooktacular - Come and visit the Haunted House at The Tropical Butterfly House in Aston. 3rd - 31st October
Fright Night - Britains largest Halloween Party in Sheffield City Centre. 25th October
A Warning Of The Curious 2 Ghost Stories by M R James at The Lantern Theatre. 25th October
Gathering Winter Fuel at The Ecclesall Woods Sawmill. 25th October
Scary Day - Come and make your own scary costumes at Weston Park Museum. 26th October
Hype Dance Halloween Street Dance Workshop - Street Dance Workshop at Park Library. 28th October
There will be more to follow in further blog postings.