September 9,2025#We trick-or-treat on Halloween as a tradition with roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and later Christian practices like souling, where people would ask for food in exchange for prayers for the dead. The practice evolved into a way for communities to come together, allowing children to dress in costumes, ask for treats from neighbors, and enjoy a festive celebration that blends historical and cultural influences. Samhain: The ancient Celts believed that on Samhain, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead blurred, allowing spirits to return to Earth. They would light bonfires, wear costumes, and tell fortunes to commemorate the day and ward off evil spirits.Modern Halloween: By the 1950s, trick-or-treating for candy became a popular activity, transforming the holiday into a festive, community-focused celebration that brings people, especially children, together. Popularization in the U.S.: European immigrants in the 19th century helped popularize Halloween and its customs in the United States. What is an odd fact about Halloween?Believe it or not, the birthplace of Halloween is not a sugar factory: The holiday has been around for about 6000 years and it is believed to have originated around 4000 B.C. in Ireland.

 September 9,2025#We trick-or-treat on Halloween as a tradition with roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and later Christian practices like souling, where people would ask for food in exchange for prayers for the dead. The practice evolved into a way for communities to come together, allowing children to dress in costumes, ask for treats from neighbors, and enjoy a festive celebration that blends historical and cultural influences.  Samhain: The ancient Celts believed that on Samhain, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead blurred, allowing spirits to return to Earth. They would light bonfires, wear costumes, and tell fortunes to commemorate the day and ward off evil spirits.Modern Halloween: By the 1950s, trick-or-treating for candy became a popular activity, transforming the holiday into a festive, community-focused celebration that brings people, especially children, together. Popularization in the U.S.: European immigrants in the 19th century helped popularize Halloween and its customs in the United States. What is an odd fact about Halloween?Believe it or not, the birthplace of Halloween is not a sugar factory: The holiday has been around for about 6000 years and it is believed to have originated around 4000 B.C. in Ireland.