A Brief History of Halloween

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Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on September 2, 2025 @ 9:00am.
  • A library card is required to register for this event.

Program Description

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Explore the evolution of Halloween, from its early roots in European seasonal traditions and religious observances to its reinvention in American culture. We’ll look at how trick-or-treating emerged, why mischief once defined the day, and how mid-century marketing transformed Halloween into one of the biggest commercial holidays in the U.S.!

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