The story of Halloween
Chapter 1
Celtic roots and ancient fires
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Chapter 2
The evolution of trick-or-treating
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Chapter 3
Monsters and magic symbols
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Chapter 4
Halloween goes global
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Halloween
Ch 2 · The evolution of trick-or-treating
teacher When you knock on a door (Hey now!) For candy and more! (Yeah-eah!) It's an old custom, you know (Oh-oh!) From 'souling' and 'guising' long ago! (Let's go!)
Fun Fact
First trick-or-treat: The earliest known written use of the phrase 'trick or treat' appeared in a Canadian newspaper in 1927.
Glossary
trick-or-treating (noun)
A custom of children dressing in costumes and visiting houses on Halloween to request candy. The term was first recorded in print in Alberta, Canada, in 1927.
A custom of children dressing in costumes and visiting houses on Halloween to request candy. The term was first recorded in print in Alberta, Canada, in 1927.
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Before candy became dominant in the 1950s, what was a common treat given to trick-or-treaters?
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What was the 16th-century Scottish and Irish practice of dressing in disguise and performing for food called?
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Which group of immigrants is primarily credited with bringing Halloween traditions to North America in the 19th century?
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During which decade did trick-or-treating become a widespread, mainstream custom across the United States?
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What were the small, spiced cakes given to the poor during the medieval practice of 'souling'?