By james art The date is associated with trick-or-treating, themed parties and dressing up to celebrate.
However, Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire does celebrate Halloween on the last Friday of October every year and is known as ‘Killieween’ to the locals.
It is one of the places in the world where the holiday is celebrated on a different night, and this year it will take place on Friday, October 25.
Although Halloween is believed to be inspired by the Celtic festival of Samhain, the origins of Killieween are a bit more obscure.
A popular rumor is that witches were only allowed to be burned in Kilmarnock on the same day as the cattle market, which was the last Friday in October.
Another less spooky theory is that companies pay their employees on the last Friday of the month, which would allow them to afford better treats.
Whether rooted in macabre legends or practical traditions, Killieween remains a unique and treasured holiday in Kilmarnock, adding a local flavor to the global Halloween festivities.