The history of Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (celebration to end the harvest season). It means, “summers end.” People would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and latter Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of festivities including trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, eating treats, and celebrations of festive gatherings. Halloween has always been a holiday filled with mystery, magic and superstition. Every year on October 31st, millions of people celebrate this magical holiday.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!

Jamie Shapiro

Jamie Shapiro, founder of Companion Services of America, LLC received a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago. Jamie started her career in psychiatric social work at Northwestern University Institute of Psychiatry. Later, she went on to become the Director of Social Services at Belmont Community Hospital where she developed discharge planning procedures to assist staff in identifying potential patients requiring intervention.

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