History of Halloween
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Halloween takes place on October 31. It is a time when people dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and carve jack-o’-lanterns from hollowed out pumpkins. Ghosts and witches are popular costumes of the children who go from house to house saying, “Trick-or-treat!” The treat is usually candy. The origins of Halloween date back to several ancient festivals held in the autumn.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 26 seconds
- Topic: Social Science
- Subtopic: Culture and Society, Halloween, Holidays
- Grade/Interest Level: 3 - 8
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: Learn Bright
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