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These are the sources that provided information and visuals for my research:
Primary Sources
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/history-of-halloween-costumes/index.html
This picture shows some vintage Halloween decorations and costumes. I feel that it is useful to the project because it provides a visual for the presentation so it can be easier to follow.
https://www.moas.org/The-History-of-Halloween-1-31.html
This painting shows an early Halloween tradition in the US. It was said that if a young girl looked into the mirror at midnight the face of her future husband would appear next to her.
https://www.moas.org/The-History-of-Halloween-1-31.html
This painting depicts the early celebrations of Halloween. It is referencing the beginning of Halloween and the evolution of the Samhain Festival.
Secondary Sources
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
This site covers the ancient origins of Halloween. It also goes into detail about the Celtic processes and traditions of the original Halloween. Lastly, it goes over the popular celebration today and its origins.
https://www.moas.org/The-History-of-Halloween-1-31.html
This site covers the early American beliefs and traditions of Halloween or the Harvest Festival. It shows that Celtic immigrants led to the popularity spread of Halloween.
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/84643/halloween-history
This site talks about the progression of the holiday. It covers from all saints day to all Hallow's Eve (Halloween).
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1456/history-of-halloween/
This website covers the introduction of Halloween to the increase in the popularity of Halloween in North America. It also talks about the further developments made to the holiday after its debut in the Americas.
https://stacker.com/stories/3601/how-halloween-has-changed-past-100-years
This website goes over the change in Halloween traditions over the years. It provides a timeline with helpful pictures, which make it easier to understand.
Book
Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton
This book is about the history of Halloween. The book covers everything from the Celtic origins of Halloween to its popularity in the 21st century.
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