ANCIENT TRADITIONS BEHIND HALLOWEEN AND THEIR ORIGINS
Published By Aiman Mateen | 01 Nov, 2024
Halloween traditions like trick-or-treating, mummering, and jack-o-lanterns have roots in ancient customs, blending various practices from across Europe to ward off spirits and celebrate the thinning veil between worlds.
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Here are 5 halloween traditions and their origins:
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Trick-or-Treat Origins
Inspired by souling, mummering, and guising, where people went door-to-door for food or gifts.
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Souling
The poor received soul cakes in exchange for prayers for the family’s deceased loved ones.
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Mummering
Disguised visitors sang, danced, or told stories door-to-door for food, drink, or coins
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Guising
Scottish children performed tricks or jokes for treats like coins, apples, or nuts.
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Jack-O-Lanterns
Originated with carved turnips in Ireland, meant to ward off spirits during Samhain.