We're back in Springfield, Ohio, and after many years of missing out, we finally got to experience Halloween again. This year's trick-or-treating was on October 28th, at least in the neighborhood where we were staying.

We loved seeing all the houses decorated in Halloween themes and, as always, all the kids dressed up in costumes, going from house to house for trick-or-treating.

What is your favorite Trick or Treat Candy? For me it must be Reeses Cups :)

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Check out our Springfield Ohio photo walk from the previous year:

https://for91days.com/a-picturesque-daytime-walk-through-springfield-ohio/
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Halloween has changed significantly over the years, from its pagan origins to its modern focus on costumes, candy, and fun.

Origins

Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on November 1. Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the new year. The Celts believed that on this night the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead was thin and that spirits could pass through.

To ward off evil spirits, the Celts would light bonfires, wear costumes, and leave food and drink for the dead. They also dressed as animals or mythical creatures to disguise themselves from the spirits.

Christianization

In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III moved All Saints' Day to November 1st. This was an attempt to Christianize the pagan festival of Samhain. The night before All Saints Day became known as All Hallows Eve, which eventually evolved into Halloween.

Over time, many of the pagan traditions of Samhain were incorporated into Halloween. However, the holiday also took on new Christian elements, such as prayers for the dead and costumes based on religious figures.

Immigration to America

Halloween was brought to America by European immigrants. In the early days of the American colonies, Halloween was celebrated primarily by adults. People gathered for parties and games, and ghost stories were often told.

In the mid-19th century, Halloween began to be seen as a children's holiday. This was partly due to the influx of Irish immigrants who brought their own Halloween traditions, such as trick-or-treating.

Commercialization

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Halloween became increasingly commercialized. Candy companies began to market their products specifically for Halloween, and costume shops became more popular.

Today, Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. It is celebrated by people of all ages and is a major economic event.

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