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This category lists pages that discuss the background of Halloween and the origins of the traditions associated with the holiday.

Resources in This Category

• Halloween -- History and Traditions of the Holiday

  http://wilstar.com/holidays/hallown.htm
  The history of Halloween and its customs starting with Celtic Ireland in 5 B.C.

• Halloween Customs and Traditions

  http://www.religioustolerance.org/hallo_cu.htm
  A summary of all of the religious influences on Halloween.

• Halloween History and Traditions

  http://www.bhg.com/holidays/halloween/
  A look at the history and traditions of this holiday. From Better Homes and Gardens.

• Halloween on the Net - The Story

  http://www.holidays.net/halloween/story.htm
  Traces Halloween and today's traditions back to their roots.

• Halloween Quiz

  http://quizzes.familyeducation.com/halloween/history-of-halloween/halloween-quiz.html
  Short interactive quiz tests knowledge of Halloween lore.

• Time for Kids: The History of Halloween

  http://www.timeforkids.com/photos-video/slideshow/halloween-history/17296
  Article traces the spookiest holiday of the year all the way back to ancient times.

 

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