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The History and Traditions of Halloween

Halloween is the second most popular holiday in the United States for parties, decorating, and celebrating. Find out the history of the holiday from these sources and learn some of the traditions associated with Halloween

The Ancient Origins of Halloween

The History Channel website relates the ancient history of Halloween.

Modern Traditions of Halloween

Learn about trick-or-treating and dressing in costumes for Halloween, from The History Channel.

The Making of Halloween in the 20th Century

Halloween has become the 2nd largest commercial holiday in the United States, according to this article from The History Channel.

The History and Customs of Halloween

Read about the origin of Halloween and how customs developed.

Halloween from Wikipedia

Learn about the origin of Halloween and link to areas, dates, and celebrations related to Halloween.

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