Halloween History Links
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions Oct 26, 2021 "Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and wearing scary costumes are some of the time-honored traditions of Halloween. Yet, the Halloween holiday has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “SAH-win”), a pagan religious celebration to welcome the harvest at the end of summer, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts." Carving Jack-o’-Lanterns | Seeing Ghosts | Wearing Scary Costumes | Trick-or-Treating | Black Cats | Black and Orange | Bobbing for Apples | Pranking | Lighting Candles and Bonfires | Candy Apples | Bats | Devouring Candy | Candy Corn Library of Congress Blogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2THmioxU8b4 Oct 14, 2011 Everything you ever wanted to know about the pumpkin, but were afraid to ask. HISTORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l503EvGQRoc Oct 28, 2010 The World's fastest pumpkin carver makes Mt. Rushmore. HISTORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_VsK4gh7FQ Oct 28, 2010 How is Candy Corn created?! Learn the science and history of this delightful treat! HISTORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHQZErtwA3E Oct 30, 2013 It's one of America's favorite holidays, but what's the real story behind the tricks and treats of Halloween? HISTORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt8KqQOyk7k Oct 20, 2009 Halloween's ancient origins took their modern form in the United States. HISTORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-VRAemIvbI Oct 18, 2007 Halloween isn't just costumes and candy; it's a cultural holiday rich in tradition. National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWwK4ak096M Oct 25, 2016 Economics is everywhere. To prove it, I made a short video covering a few econ concepts you see on Halloween. Can you think of any others? Let me know in the comments below. Thanks for watching. Get the Ultimate Review Packet www.ultimatereviewpacket.com Jacob Clifford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL6bBgn5QGQ Oct 25, 2021 History of Halloween in the United States: Each year on October 31st, millions of children go from door to door trick or treating and asking for candy. But how did this all begin and how did it become such a big holiday in America? https://www.dailybellringer.com The Daily Bellringer
1. The origins of Halloween can be traced to the Celts that lived in what present-day country?
2. What pushed over a million Irish people to move to America in the mid-1800s?
3. What did Guy Fawkes attempt to do in 1605?
4. It is estimated that Americans spend how much each year on Halloween candy?
5. At what age are you too old to go trick or treating? Why?
History of Halloween in the United States | Daily Bellringer Questions
History of Halloween in the United States | Daily Bellringer 5:07 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL6bBgn5QGQ Oct 25, 2021 History of Halloween in the United States: Each year on October 31st, millions of children go from door to door trick or treating and asking for candy. But how did this all begin and how did it become such a big holiday in America?
1. The origins of Halloween can be traced to the Celts that lived in what present-day country?
2. What pushed over a million Irish people to move to America in the mid-1800s?
3. What did Guy Fawkes attempt to do in 1605?
4. It is estimated that Americans spend how much each year on Halloween candy?
5. At what age are you too old to go trick or treating? Why?