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Leslie White
December 2, 2002
Halloween
There is much speculation on the origins of Halloween, in modern society most look at it as a cute holiday where little children dress up in costumes and parade around looking for candy. But is this really what Halloween is all about? ... The word itself, “Halloween” has its origins in the Catholic Church (Wilson, Jerry.Halloween—History and Customs of Halloween. ...
Halloween, also know as “All Hallows Eve” was founded in 835 by Pope Gregory IV which was originally set for May 12th but was later moved to October 31st (Wilson). ... Halloween and Its Christian Roots. ...
Some accounts tell of how the Celts would burn someone at the stake that was thought to have already been possessed, as sort of a lesson to the spirits (“Halloween” Encyclopedia Britannica. ... The symbol of Pomona is the apple, which might explain the origin of our modern tradition of bobbing for apples on Halloween. ... Irish immigrants fleeing their country’s potato famine brought the custom of Halloween to America in the 1840’s. ... Mischief making on this occasion by boys and young men included overturning sheds and outhouses breaking windows damage to some property was in some cases severe (“Halloween” Encyclopedia Britannica.
Approximate Word count = 963
Approximate Pages = 3.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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