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  • Halloween: The Fantasy and Folklore of All Hallows
    Article from the American Folklife Center discussing the holiday's origins in pre-Christian Europe.
    www.loc.gov/folklife/halloween.html
  • Real Origins of Halloween, The
    Discusses the history of Halloween, the origins of trick-or-treating, reasons behind some of the symbols of the season, and why the holiday is well worth keeping and celebrating.
    www.neopagan.net/Halloween-Origins.html
  • History Channel: The History of Halloween
    Who were the first trick-or-treaters? Discover Halloween's ancient origins and modern traditions with spooky recipes, creepy video clips, and scary ghost stories.
    www.history.com/minisites/halloween
  • Holiday Spot: History of Halloween
    Details the history and origins of Halloween and the many ways the holiday is celebrated across the world.
    www.theholidayspot.com/halloween/history.htm
  • Halloween Customs and Traditions
    Contains a summary of all the religious influences on Halloween as well as Halloween customs throughout the world.
    www.religioustolerance.org/hallo_cu.htm
  • History and Customs of Halloween
    Have a spooky good time reading about this delightful holiday. Offers the history of Halloween and a countdown to the night's festivities.
    www.wilstar.com/holidays/hallown.htm
  • Time for Kids: The Haunted History of Halloween
    Answers questions about the holiday, including "Where did Halloween come from?" and "Why did people start trick-or-treating?"
    www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/story/0,6079,58038,00.html
  • Halloween: Myths, Monsters, and Devils
    A look into the history of Halloween celebrations. Examines a number of the the 'facts' offered in some of the anti-Halloween publications.
    www.featherlessbiped.com/halloween/hallows.htm
  • Spooky Halloween: Customs, Traditions, and History
    Provides a look at the customs and traditions associated with Halloween as well as a history of the holiday.
    www.questmagazine.com/halloween.html
  • Halloween Customs by Dennis Doyle
    Brief essay explains the origins of Halloween and includes a glossary of terms.
    english.glendale.cc.ca.us/halloween1.html
  • Customs of Halloween
    Includes a brief description of the customs and traditions behind Halloween festivities.
    www.cantonchows.com/holiday/halloweencustoms.html
  • Halloween Treats
    Historic backround on the celebration of Halloween and the fall harvest.
    homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa102599.htm
 



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