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2. Halloween - Wikipedia

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   Halloween shop in Derry, Northern Ireland, selling masks. Halloween costumes were traditionally modeled after figures such as vampires, ghosts, skeletons, scary looking witches, and devils. [66] Over time, the costume selection extended to include popular characters from fiction, celebrities, and generic archetypes such as ninjas and princesses.

3. Everything To Know About the History of Halloween ... - AOL

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   The tradition of handing out sweet treats to trick-or-treaters took a hit during World War II when sugar was rationed, but in the 1950s, the practice returned in full force in the suburbs, and it ...

4. The History of Jack-o-Lanterns and How They Became a ...

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   Halloween is filled with odd traditions, Halloween colors, and even games like bobbing for apples, many with a rich history. Halloween jack-o-lanterns are no exception. Halloween jack-o-lanterns ...

5. 20 Best Halloween Traditions for Kids and Adults - AOL

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   Here are 20 of the best Halloween activities that you will want to make into traditions to enjoy year after year. Related: 60 of the Best Halloween Memes for a Frightfully Fun Laugh 20 Best ...

6. Wikipedia : WikiProject Holidays/Halloween task force ...

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   On Halloween night in present-day Ireland, adults and children dress up as creatures from the underworld (e.g., ghosts, ghouls, zombies, witches, and goblins), light bonfires, and enjoy spectacular fireworks displays—in particular, the city of Derry is home to the largest organized Halloween celebration on the island, in the form of a street carnival and fireworks display. [2]

7. Beggars Night - Wikipedia

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   Beggars Night, or Beggars' Night, is a regional term for the practice of going "Trick or Treat" in the period before Halloween night. Beggars Night emerged to address security concerns over young children involved in unsupervised Trick-or-Treating. Instead, younger children were encouraged to Trick-or-Treat on another night, before Halloween.

8. Geography of Halloween - Wikipedia

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   Halloween is a celebration observed on October 31, the day before the feast of All Hallows, also known as Hallowmas or All Saint's Day. The celebrations and observances of this day occur primarily in regions of the Western world, albeit with some traditions varying significantly between geographical areas.

9. A history of Halloween at the White House - AOL

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   President Bush and first lady Barbara at a Halloween celebration in 1989 (Getty) GEORGE H.W. BUSH. To mark Bush's first year in the White House, the president and first lady hosted a Halloween ...