Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Halloween History and Traditions
Halloween's history and traditions are covered in an interesting essay in the Lighthouse Patriot Journal blog.Some things I learned I hadn't known:
The transatlantic migration of almost two million Irish during the Irish Potato Famine in the mis-1800s played a key role in bringing the Halloween holiday to Americas.Something covered I would have guessed:
In Ireland there is a traditional Halloween cake which contains a bit of a rag, a coin and a ring.
Robert Burns wrote a poem called "Hallowe’en."
Irish kids get a week off school for Halloween.
Halloween parties are popular on college campuses.There's lot's more. Read it here.
Posted by Amy Ridenour at 2:04 AM
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