The History Of Halloween, And Supporting Evidence To Celebrating This Holiday.
Research Paper: Halloween
Halloween, or all hollow's evening is one of the most controversial holidays celebrated today around the world. Webster's dictionary defines Halloween as "...observed...dressing up in disguise, trick-or-treating, displaying jack-o'-lanterns..." (Webster-Miriam). Even though it may be the weirdest celebrated holiday, it does not however have any moral, patriotic or historical significance. Every child has the fond memories of windows in the neighborhood being lit by glowing jack-o-lanterns, and the eerie feeling of …
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