All Hallows Eve or Halloween?

So where did we get the name "All Hallows Eve" anyway?

Well, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1st "All Saints Day" to commemorate the saints who died as martyrs for the church....possibly trying to replace the celtic festival of the dead, Samhain. This Nov 1st celebration was called "All Hallows" or "All Hallowmas" meaning "all saints day" from middle english. Naturally...October 31st became "All Hallows Eve" and then, as it is now, Halloween.

This is not to be confused with any or all of the Deathly Hallows.... :)