Duplicate of Halloween History

Which ancient group of people did Halloween originate from about 2000 years ago?

On the night before Samhain, what did people leave returning dead (ghosts) on their doorsteps?

In Medieval times, the needy would go ______, praying for dead relatives in return for pastry. 

In the 18th c., these immigrants revived ancient traditions in the form of trick-or-treating.

What was the name of the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween originated from called? 

Halloween did not take on a family friendly, kid-centered form until the ______.

In the 8th Century, the church changed Samhain into...

Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holiday (most spent) after ____________.

Pumpkins originated in this region:

Americans spend approximately ________ on costumes each year.