The History of Halloween

Halloween in its origin goes back as far as the 5th Century in Ireland. Some of the customs we know today come from different cultures such as Celtic, Catholic and Roman.

What do you know about...?

- Trick or Treating
- Bobbing for Apples
- Jack O'lantern

Find out more in the following presentation. It is just a series of slides and pictures with music on the background. For those who are keen on history and facts. 

And what about the Real History as told from the point of view of historians and researchers? Here is a video from National Geographic that sums up how this festival has evolved throughout the years.

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