Halloween 101: Read About the History of America’s Spookiest Holiday
October 24, 2014 | cwsapts
Halloween is a holiday that's rich in history, although it is likely a bit less sinister than many people imagine. While there are always rumors about Halloween’s origins, the holiday is actually derived from a very peaceful Gaelic festival celebrating the end of the harvest season. Read these articles for even more information about Halloween.
The History Channel’s Halloween [history.com]
The History Channel’s website is packed full of informational videos about Samhain, the Celtic holiday that eventually turned into what we now know as Halloween. Check out videos describing the history of everything from jack-o’-lanterns to Halloween around the world.
Halloween History [halloweenhistory.org]
Delve deeper into Halloween’s beginnings with this information-packed article that chronicles the timeline of the fall holiday. It also describes the origins of trick-or-treating as we understand it today.
A Quick Guide to the Origins and History of Halloween [halloweenhistory.org]
Learn about Halloween’s fascinating beginnings by debunking the urban legends surrounding it. You’ll be very surprised to learn about how the holiday got its name, the earliest Halloween customs, and even urban myths surrounding the holiday.