what is the fear term for halloween
Fear of Halloween Phobia â Samhainophobia. Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween or the fear of the festival of the dead. The term Samhainophobia originates from âSamhuinâ meaning summerâs end. The Samhain festival was celebrated by the Celts for marking the transition between summer and winter. The word Samhuin has Irish-Scottish-Gaelic roots generally meaning âAll Hallows Eveâ.