15 Spooky Halloween Traditions and Their Origins
Trick-or-treating, Jack-O'-Lanterns, and creepy costumes are some of the best traditions of Halloween. Share these sweet facts with friends as you sort through your candy haul.
1. CARVING HALLOWEEN JACK-O'-LANTERNS
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