The History of Halloween

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Jack-o-lanterns, scary costumes and trick-or-treating: this is how Halloween is celebrated today in the United States, but this rollicking holiday is one of the oldest celebrations in the world.
The earliest roots of Halloween can be traced back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated at the end of October.