The Evolution Of Halloween Traditions 

Halloween has changed a lot over the years, but many of its roots still connect to older traditions. It all begins with the people of old, who celebrated a festival called Samhain. This festival marked the end of the harvest and the start of winter months. Some people believed that during this time the boundary between the living and the dead was a little bit more thin. To protect themselves from wandering spirits they lit bonfires and wore costumes, which started many of the Halloween traditions that we know today.

As Christianity spread throughout the lands, some of these old customs mixed with new beliefs. Halloween Eve, which is the night before All Saints Day, became a time to remember saints and those who had passed away. This coming together helped shape the Halloween we celebrate now. However, Halloween really began to change in the 19th and 20th centuries especially in the United States.

Trick-or-treating became a popular Halloween activity around the 1900s. It grew from older traditions like “souling,” and “soiling” is where children would go door-to-door asking for food in exchange for prayers. Today, trick-or-treating is a big part of Halloween and the Halloween traditions, with kids dressing up in all different kinds of costumes and obtaining candy from neighbors and family members. This tradition helps build a sense of ethos in the community.

In recent years. Halloween has become a huge commercial event for company’s, with lots of money being spent on costumes and or decorations for parties. There’s also a growing focus on making businesses and the town itself, doing more with the community. Many communities are working to create safe celebrations for everyone and are encouraging people to be engaged with the community 

Even with all these changes some things about Halloween have stayed the same: dressing up, having fun with friends and family, and giving out treats. Halloween brings people together, mixing old traditions with new experiences, making it enjoyable for everyone.

Juab high students in Halloween costumes 

left to right: Alvin, Nataya, Hailee, Cailyn, Kaylee, Hallie and Kaydence