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- Postcard, "Happy Hallowe'en," 31 October 1909 - By 1900, articles in magazines and newspapers had helped spread and popularize Halloween customs and images like jack o-lanterns, black cats, witches, or bobbing for apples to a national audience. Some people marked the holiday by mailing a Halloween-themed postcard greeting to family or friends. During the first two decades of the 20th century, sending postcards was an easy--and popular--way to communicate.
- October 31, 1909
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Postcard, "Happy Hallowe'en," 31 October 1909
By 1900, articles in magazines and newspapers had helped spread and popularize Halloween customs and images like jack o-lanterns, black cats, witches, or bobbing for apples to a national audience. Some people marked the holiday by mailing a Halloween-themed postcard greeting to family or friends. During the first two decades of the 20th century, sending postcards was an easy--and popular--way to communicate.
- Halloween in Greenfield Village, October 2007 - Visitors have celebrated Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village since 1981. The family-friendly program has evolved over the years, and guests continue to return each October, ready to wander through the village and see their favorite fairytale and storybook characters. Hundreds of candle-lit jack-o'-lanterns line the village paths and help guide the visitors safely on their way.
- October 01, 2007
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Halloween in Greenfield Village, October 2007
Visitors have celebrated Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village since 1981. The family-friendly program has evolved over the years, and guests continue to return each October, ready to wander through the village and see their favorite fairytale and storybook characters. Hundreds of candle-lit jack-o'-lanterns line the village paths and help guide the visitors safely on their way.
- Halloween Treat Bag, 1960-1972 - By the 1950s, Trick-or-Treating for children was an established custom throughout the United States. As Trick-or-Treating became increasingly popular, manufacturers developed related products like treat bags and small-sized versions of popular candy to facilitate the giving of Halloween treats.
- 1960-1972
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Halloween Treat Bag, 1960-1972
By the 1950s, Trick-or-Treating for children was an established custom throughout the United States. As Trick-or-Treating became increasingly popular, manufacturers developed related products like treat bags and small-sized versions of popular candy to facilitate the giving of Halloween treats.
- Photographic Postcard Showing Young Adults Celebrating Halloween with Carved Jack-O-Lanterns, 1907 - In the 20th century, Halloween's superstitious origins gave way to a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Early gatherings were designed as matchmaking parties for young people, with games to "predict" matrimonial futures and ample opportunity for flirtation. Here, revelers pose with jack-o-lanterns--a unique blend of immigrant customs and native harvest crops that came to symbolize the American Halloween.
- 1907
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Photographic Postcard Showing Young Adults Celebrating Halloween with Carved Jack-O-Lanterns, 1907
In the 20th century, Halloween's superstitious origins gave way to a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Early gatherings were designed as matchmaking parties for young people, with games to "predict" matrimonial futures and ample opportunity for flirtation. Here, revelers pose with jack-o-lanterns--a unique blend of immigrant customs and native harvest crops that came to symbolize the American Halloween.
- Dennison Manufacturing Company Trade Catalog, "What Next?," 1929 -
- 1929
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Dennison Manufacturing Company Trade Catalog, "What Next?," 1929
- Halloween Treat Bag, 1960-1972 - By the 1950s, Trick-or-Treating for children was an established custom throughout the United States. As Trick-or-Treating became increasingly popular, manufacturers developed related products like treat bags and small-sized versions of popular candy to facilitate the giving of Halloween treats.
- 1960-1972
- Collections - Artifact
Halloween Treat Bag, 1960-1972
By the 1950s, Trick-or-Treating for children was an established custom throughout the United States. As Trick-or-Treating became increasingly popular, manufacturers developed related products like treat bags and small-sized versions of popular candy to facilitate the giving of Halloween treats.
- Halloween Treat Bag, 1960-1972 - By the 1950s, Trick-or-Treating for children was an established custom throughout the United States. As Trick-or-Treating became increasingly popular, manufacturers developed related products like treat bags and small-sized versions of popular candy to facilitate the giving of Halloween treats.
- 1960-1972
- Collections - Artifact
Halloween Treat Bag, 1960-1972
By the 1950s, Trick-or-Treating for children was an established custom throughout the United States. As Trick-or-Treating became increasingly popular, manufacturers developed related products like treat bags and small-sized versions of popular candy to facilitate the giving of Halloween treats.
- Wishing You a Jolly Halloween, October 29, 1913 - Anonymous mischief had long been an expected part of Halloween. After all, it was the night the spirits were out! Pranks and practical jokes of all sorts were popular--especially among young men and boys. Most pranks were just annoying. Other pranks were more destructive--especially in urban areas--leading communities to begin hosting children's parties by the 1920s to discourage vandalism.
- October 29, 1913
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Wishing You a Jolly Halloween, October 29, 1913
Anonymous mischief had long been an expected part of Halloween. After all, it was the night the spirits were out! Pranks and practical jokes of all sorts were popular--especially among young men and boys. Most pranks were just annoying. Other pranks were more destructive--especially in urban areas--leading communities to begin hosting children's parties by the 1920s to discourage vandalism.
- "Hallowe'en," circa 1910 - A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a witch and a jack-o-lantern -- two symbols of Halloween's superstitious origins.
- circa 1910
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"Hallowe'en," circa 1910
A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a witch and a jack-o-lantern -- two symbols of Halloween's superstitious origins.
- "A Happy Hallowe'en," circa 1910 - A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a jack-o-lantern -- a unique combination of immigrant customs and native harvest crops that embodies the American Halloween.
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
"A Happy Hallowe'en," circa 1910
A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday became a national celebration of mystery and innocent fun. Often, friends and neighbors exchanged seasonal greeting cards. This colorful example features a jack-o-lantern -- a unique combination of immigrant customs and native harvest crops that embodies the American Halloween.