Today we’re taking a look at Halloween, the holiday itself. It’s roots date back around 2000 years, and while it’s celebrations are still concentrated in North America and the UK, we’ll be taking a look its origin story, how its evolved in the United States to modern day and how it has spread across the globe, mixing with local customs and traditions. References:

• History.com Editors. History of Halloween. A&E Television Networks, 2009. History Channel
• Rogers, Nicholas. Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night. Oxford University Press, 2002.
• Bannatyne, Lesley Pratt. Halloween: An American Holiday, An American History. Pelican Publishing, 1998.
• Morton, Lisa. Trick or Trea ...