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The Greysteel massacre [1] [2] was a mass shooting that took place on the evening of 30 October 1993 in Greysteel, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.Members of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), a loyalist paramilitary group, opened fire on civilians in a crowded pub during a Halloween party, killing eight and wounding nineteen.
Despite the concept of trick-or-treating originating in Britain and Ireland in the form of souling and guising, the use of the term "trick or treat" at the doors of homeowners was not common until the 1980s, with its popularisation in part through the release of the film E.T. [72] Guising requires those going door-to-door to perform a song or ...
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.
The Story Behind Trick-or-Treating Halloween's ancient origins date back about 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celtic new year, celebrated on November 1, marked the end ...
When it's your first time trick-or-treating. A child's first trick-or-treating experience is a big deal, so prepare them by visiting fall festivals, decorating pumpkins, reading books about trick ...
Chesapeake. Halloween night: Trick-or-Treat hours will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on October 31 for children up to 14. The City’s trick-or-treat ordinance was updated in 2019 when City Council ...
Trick-or-treating times have been announced for Monroe County communities. All times given are on Oct. 31. • Ash Township: 6-8 p.m. • Bedford Township: 6-8 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. iPlay America will also feature a Trick-or-Treat Trail, costume contest, kids eat free at the Bistro and more. Participants must register by October 24.