The origins of trick-or-treating begins and ends with honoring the dead on Halloween

The best part of Halloween by far is the candy. 

If you’re young and hungry for those sweets, obviously the best way to get them is to go trick-or-treating 

But, have you ever wondered who created this prestigious celebration (still not a federal holiday, but whatever) and who decided to add trick-or-treating to the mix. 

One spooky night…

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Halloween derives from the three-day Celtic festival Samhain. The Celts believed the dead would return on Earth at the end of the harvest season (Oct. 31) and decided to honor them. The “villagers disguised themselves in costumes made of animal skins to drive away phantom visitors; banquet tables were prepared and edible offerings were out to placate unwelcome spirits,” states The History Channel. Celts knew how to throw the ultimate Halloween bash.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | The origins of trick-or-treating begins and ends with honoring the dead on Halloween