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Halloween is celebrated on the night of October 31st, when children typically dress up in ‘scary’ costumes and go house to house collecting sweets, an activity known as ‘trick or treat’. While this holiday is often compared to the Greek Carnival, it differs significantly, as Halloween has a more mystical aura. It evolved from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Today, the celebration is less about ghosts and spirits and more about fun, festive costumes, and treats. For the Celts, this day marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, and the change of season was a bridge between the living world and the realm of the dead. Over the centuries, the festival initially took on a Christian hue and then transformed from a pagan ceremony into a day of costumes, cheerful parades, and the giving of sweets to children and adults. The most popular 2 euro coin has been specially colored by a private institute to create this ‘seasonal’ edition, which is sought after by collectors and fans of unique coin releases. A collectible piece and a gift for all generations.