The significance of Hallowe'en is in its name, ie All Hallows Eve. It designates the vigil of All Hallows Day, more commonly known as All Saints Day, which is celebrated on November 1st.
Both the feast of All Saints Day (November 1st) and its vigil (October 31st) have been celebrated since the early eighth century, when they were instituted by Pope Gregory III in Rome. A century later, the feast and its vigil were extended to the Church at large by Pope Gregory IV.
All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation.
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