Why do we give out candy and wear costumes on Halloween?

2,743 views · Published 25 October 2010 · 2:16 · Indexed 1 October 2026

Channel: University of Manitoba · 2010 · Education

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University of Manitoba history prof Gerry Bowler discusses the origins of trick-or-treating and dressing up on Halloween.

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