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1800's, the United States had developed a variety of regional Halloween customs, barn dances were a Halloween tradition, Halloween parades and firecrackers were common aspects of the celebration.
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http://www.scarepros.com/History_Of_Halloween.html In the 800's, the Christian church established a new holiday, All Saints' Day, on this date. All Saints' Day was also called All Hallows'. Hallow means saint, or one who is holy. The evening before All Hallows' was known as All Hallows' Eve, or as it came to be abbreviated, All Hallow e'en. This name was eventually shortened to Halloween.
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In the 1800's through the 20th century everyone used Halloween costumes.
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Halloween had become one of the most profitable holidays for American business. Halloween celebrations among adults have also become increasingly popular. Many adults wear a costume to work on Halloween. Others attend private costume parties or Halloween events held at nightclubs, hotels, or restaurants.
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As years of Halloween being a holiday the costumes became more elaborate and families came together and they now have family themes.
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Adults sometimes wore costumes when they begged house-to-house for a Halloween feast. In County Cork, Ireland, a man wearing a white robe and holding a wooden horse's head led the group. In parts of Scotland, costumed beggars out on Halloween were known as skeklets. By the early 1900's, however, Halloween costumes were worn mainly by children. Some of the first children's costumes were fairies, Gypsies, and burglars.
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Since 1950, some children have gone trick-or-treating the United Nations Children's Fund.They collect money for the agency to aid children throughout the world.Certain measures can help prevent accidents while trick-or-treating. A child can wear a light-colored costume or one with reflecting tape sewn on so they can be easily seen by drivers. The costume should be made of a material that does not burn easily. Because masks can block vision, many parents of small children use face makeup instead.
