Halloween

History of Halloween

October 15, 2009
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As Halloween nears, The Urban Cowboy decided to take a look into its history, just where did Halloween come from anyways? It turns out Halloween has very old roots, 200 years to be exact! Its history dates back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). Living in the areas that are now Ireland, [...]

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Trick or Treat

October 15, 2009
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Trick or treating is thought to have its roots from the early All Souls’ Day parades held in England. During All Souls’ Day, the poor would beg for food and families would give them pastries called “soul cakes” in return for their promise to pray for the family’s dead relatives. The practice of giving soul [...]

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Superstitions

October 15, 2009
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Halloween has always been a holiday filled with mystery, magic and superstition. It’s origins began as a Celtic festival celebrating the end of the summer months and the beginning of the winter months. Believing this was a time spirits could cross over, they would set aside places at the dinner table, left treats on doorsteps [...]

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History of Pumpkin Carving

October 15, 2009
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Just where did the tradition of pumpkin carving during the Halloween holiday come from? During the month of October, carved as well as whole pumpkins can be found everywhere in the country from doorsteps to dinner tables. Despite the widespread popularity of pumpkin carving every Halloween, few Americans really know why or when the jack [...]

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