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The History of Halloween

By , About.com GuideOctober 29, 2010

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Where did Jack-o'-Lanterns come from? Why do we go trick-or-treating on Halloween night? Who invented "bobbing for apples," and why? While the modern celebration of Halloween still bears traces of its medieval Catholic origins, it has come down to us as a cross-cultural stew of folk traditions.

Click here to learn about the history and lore of this one-of-a-kind holiday.

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