Monday, October 27, 2014

History of Halloween

Halloween -- Who knew ....

Halloween
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World History in Context

"The history of Halloween began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the last day of the Celtic year. The holiday was celebrated at the end of summer and the beginning of winter, as days became shorter and nights..."    

"The wearing of Halloween costumes in America reaches back into the country's cultural history. This shared American folk ritual is a window on the diverse ethnic and religious heritage of the people who settled the United States."                                                      

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